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why is a swap partition a requirement for a linux setup? What arguments would you use to decide on the size of the partition?

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Eric

In addition to what EricTRA said I would add that your premise is wrong. A swap partition is not required in Linux. Maybe that is what your teacher REALLY wants to hear but you'll have to be able to justify your (my) answer.

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Originally Posted by matjiekagiso (Post 4320003)

why is a swap partition a requirement for a linux setup?

As stress_junkie pointed out, it isn't. In fact, there is a context (...or maybe two, depending...) in which it is uncommon to use one. Can you think what it is, or they are?

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Originally Posted by matjiekagiso (Post 4320003)

w What arguments would you use to decide on the size of the partition?

You could say that the amount of swap that you need in normal use, is the amount that you need to configure. This would be wrong, so can you see the flaw(s) in the argument? You'll need to be able to answer this to get maximum marks for this question.