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Subject: Re: patch for 2.1.102 swap code
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Hi,

> Note: there is a problem with swapoff that should at least be considered.
> If you use have a SYSV shared memory, and don't map it into a process,
> and that memory get's swapped out, swapoff will not be able to find it.

> This is a very long standing bug and appears not to be a problem in practice.
> But it is certainly a potential problem.

Thanks; it's added to my list.

--Stephen