Re: [Numpy-discussion] memmap working?

2006-11-13 Thread Charles R Harris
On 11/13/06, Mathew Yeates [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a memory mapped array. When I try and assign data, my mem usagegoes through the roof.Is it cache memory or process memory? I think a memory mapped file will keep pages cached in memory until the space is needed so as to avoid unneeded io.

Re: [Numpy-discussion] memmap working?

2006-11-13 Thread Mathew Yeates
Not sure. When I run top I see the line Memory: 6016M real, 2895M free, 4174M swap in use, 2427M swap free Its the second number that drops like a rock. Plus, it never comes back until I quit the program. This is a great way to turn my machine into a nice desk ornament! Mathew Charles R

Re: [Numpy-discussion] memmap working?

2006-11-13 Thread Charles R Harris
On 11/13/06, Mathew Yeates [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure. When I run top I see the lineMemory: 6016M real, 2895M free, 4174M swap in use, 2427M swap freeIts the second number that drops like a rock. Plus, it never comes backuntil I quit the program. This is a great way to turn my machine into