Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:55:52 -0500 From: Brian T.Schellenberger <bts@babbleon.org> To: Matt Penna <mdp1261@ritvax.rit.edu>, freebsd-stable@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: FreeBSD Memory Requirements Legacy and Present Message-ID: <20020118025552.F13233E99@i8k.babbleon.org> In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20020117210634.01d8eec0@vmspop.isc.rit.edu> References: <5.1.0.14.2.20020117210634.01d8eec0@vmspop.isc.rit.edu>
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On Thursday 17 January 2002 09:37 pm, Matt Penna wrote:
> Dear folks,
>
> I noticed some time ago that the memory requirements in the FreeBSD FAQ, as
> well as in the files detailing hardware requirements, are no longer
> accurate. I am working on a PR in hopes of getting this fixed for the
> benefit of new users, but haven't had much luck in finding the information
> I need. My apologies if this is a bit off-topic for -stable, but I didn't
> have much luck on -doc or -questions. I was encouraged to try posting here
> by more than one person on those lists.
>
> Basically, what I'm trying to do is determine the exact minimum memory
> requirements for FreeBSD's various releases. I'm most interested in what's
> required to run the installer all the way through in each case, but I am
> also interested in the amount required to run a usable system. The "5MB for
> install and 4MB to run" documented in various places is no longer correct,
> and it seems references to greater amounts such as 12MB and 8MB are based
> on hearsay or are located in documents that are not trustworthy.
>
> Is there anyone here who can tell me when the memory requirements changed,
> and to exactly what amounts? Is there a reliable way I can determine these
> numbers on my own? (I use the word "reliable" because, in ignorance, I
> attempted to run through the installer for 4.3-Release on a system with
> only 8MB and succeeded without any difficulty whatsoever, though that was
> apparently impossible. :)
Seems to me that if you've done it that's more reliable information than any
documentation you'd find.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated. Polite suggestions of other
> people to bother with this are welcome, as well. :)
>
> Please CC me on any replies, as I am not subscribed to -stable. Thanks!
>
> Matt
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