Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 16:28:52 -0500 (EST) From: Steve Hovey <shovey@buffnet.net> To: "Sean T. Lamont .lost." <zeno@serv.net> Cc: questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: I'm at the end of my rope Message-ID: <Pine.BSI.3.95.971125162719.2689C-100000@buffnet11.buffnet.net> In-Reply-To: <199711252028.MAA02522@itchy.serv.net>
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> > I'm beginning to think that FreeBSD just isn't suitable for a heavy load > for shell use. > I have no problem with heavy loads - but you need to be sure you have sufficient RAM and preferably CPU but RAM is the more important since not enough will result in excessive swapping to disk. If you use MMAP enabled for some reason that will get you intro trouble - also be sure you have enough nmbclusters defined - Ive noted sometimes if i run out due to being underconfiged I lock up. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve Hovey Chief Engineer BuffNET More Than Just a Connection! ------------------------------------------------------------------
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