What Is a Linux Swap Partition?
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A Linux swap partition is a space on a hard drive that is used for Virtual Memory. This type of partitioning is used by the operating system when RAM memory is full. It is used to store information from inactive programs, allowing the operating system to free up RAM and continue running applications. The size of the swap partition depends on the amount of RAM in the system and the intended usage.