Some distros will install with a swapfile. Some folks do not like the swapfile, or any swap at all.
I like swap. I use swap, specifically a swapfile.
Linux runs just fine without any swap, assuming you've got RAM available. Linux does not need swap to run in a stable manner. In fact, I've got installs without any swap at all because I've been too lazy to add it.
Just because I use swap doesn't mean you have to. You have a choice. In fact, you have all sorts of choices. If you want, you can go right ahead and remove that swapfile. It's a little complicated looking, but isn't that complicated if you follow directions well. I like to think I made the directions clear...
So, there you go... If you want to remove your swapfile, have at it!
I like swap. I use swap, specifically a swapfile.
Linux runs just fine without any swap, assuming you've got RAM available. Linux does not need swap to run in a stable manner. In fact, I've got installs without any swap at all because I've been too lazy to add it.
Just because I use swap doesn't mean you have to. You have a choice. In fact, you have all sorts of choices. If you want, you can go right ahead and remove that swapfile. It's a little complicated looking, but isn't that complicated if you follow directions well. I like to think I made the directions clear...
How To: Delete A Swapfile In Linux • Linux Tips
Today's article will be a bit more advanced than some as I try to explain how to delete a swapfile in Linux.
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So, there you go... If you want to remove your swapfile, have at it!