Re: Re: star quitting when changing tapes

[email protected] wrote:

> On Linux systems it can be a consequence of virtual memory 
> shortage if windows disappear. At least that could match
> your observation of a sudden and inexpected change. Did
> you install some memory intensive service shortly before ?
> (The fattest memory comsumer within star might be fifo= )

Star does not "consume" memory, it allocates and uses it.

But you are right, Linux does not keep track of available total
memory and allows programs to allocate memory although memory is
already no longer available.

Depending on the history, single programs may die or the whole system
may become catatonic.

Jörg

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