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    recompile kernel to use above 4 gigs ram in 32 bit

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by theZoid, Apr 28, 2009.

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    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    I recompiled my Slackware kernel, set a kernal option to use up to 64 gigs ram....this is 32 bit Slackware 12.2. They're telling me on Slack forums it not only sees the memory, it uses it with PAE. I knew it 'saw' the extra memory because my conky value went UP. I guess I learn something new everyday. Anyone else do this with any distro?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Address_Extension

    PS....yeah yeah I know...where have I been.....lol
     
    theZoid, Apr 28, 2009
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