Re: How to make a swapfile

I added a section at the bottom of my setup page which details the creation
of a swap file.  You can find it at
http://home.earthlink.net/~weathersix/setup.htm

Let me know if this is detailed enough and if there is anything that needs
to be explained more.

-BJ Johns


"Peter Kirkpatrick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have a Roku HD1000 which is wirelessly connected to my home network
> (Mac OS 10.3.4) and working OK.
> Most of the third party apps for the Roku recommend a swapfile, which
> I guess is like adding extra memory for the Roku to use.
> How do I go about making one? I don't know Unix.
> Does it have to go on a CF card, or can it go on other types of cards to
keep
> the CF slot free for artpaks? )I assume it has to stay plugged
> in to the Roku to Work.)
> I am willing to spend some time doing it but I need very detailed
> instructions, i.e. the instruction "FTP into the Roku" is not  enough.
> I do know what FTP means, but not
> how to do it into the Roku.