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From: Eric van Gyzen <eric@vangyzen.net>
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Subject: Re: Using TMPFS for /tmp and /var/run?
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On 03/29/12 09:18, O. Hartmann wrote:
> I was wondering if there are some objections using TMPFS for /tmp and
> /var/run.

For /tmp, what exactly do you mean?

If you want to use tmpfs instead of md/mdmfs when tmpmfs="YES" in 
rc.conf, I have no opinion.

However, if you always want to use tmpfs instead of stable storage, 
please do not.  Some people expect /tmp to be persistent.  This is why 
/etc/defaults/rc.conf has clear_tmp_enable="NO".  Changing this would 
break the POLA.

Cheers,

Eric