Re: [DISCUSS] memory allocation method

Raz Ben-Jehuda(caro) wrote:

3. In 64bit machines , is it possible to allocate huge buffers , such
as 30 GB of ram ?

Yes, that is one of the nice things about 64-bit machines.
No special cases - you sure can get 30GB if your machine
is equipped with that much.  Or you can get that
much virtual memory if you have enough swap . . .

Helge Hafting
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