Erik Trimble wrote: > Edward wrote: > >> So does that mean ZFS is not for consumer computer? >> If ZFS require 4GB of Ram for operation, that means i will need 8GB+ Ram if >> i were to use Photoshop or any other memory intensive application? >> >> >> > No. It works fine on desktops - I'm writing this on an older Athlon64 > with 1GB. Memory pressure does seem to become a bit more of an issue > when I'm doing more I/O on the box (which, I'm assuming, is due to the > various caches), so for things like compiling, I feel a little cramped. > > Personally, (in my experience only), I'd say that ZFS works well for use > on the desktop, ASSUMING you dedicate 1GB of RAM to solely the OS (and > ZFS). For very heavy I/O work, I think at least 2GB is a better idea. > > So, size your total memory accordingly.
I've got a Dell Dimension 8400 w/ 2.5gb ram and p4 3.2Ghz processor; I haven't noticed any slow downs either. Memory is so cheap, adding an extra 2gb is only around NZ$100 these days anyway. Matthew _______________________________________________ zfs-discuss mailing list zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/zfs-discuss
