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On Tue, 26 Aug 1997 Jan.Vedeler@student.unisg.ch wrote:

> I need some extra swap-space for some special compilation. Do somebody know
> a trick to get more swap-space without reinstalling the system

Yes, use a swap file, see the FAQ, vnconfig(8) and swapon(8)

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Niall Smart
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IONA Technologies. (www.iona.com)