Re[2]: [Xbox-linux] swapping to cache partitions

[Stefan R. <st...@ip...>]

>> IŽm wondering if anybody has already thought about using the cache
>> partitions (X:, Y: or Z: in EvoX) as linux-swap. It shouldŽt be that
>> problem to create a swapfs but how to free it afterwards? How does
>> M$ address this space within the "standard Xbox software"? Do we
>> have to restore any kind of filesystem (FATX?) on shutdown?

TF> This has been discussed before, from what I remember the cache
TF> partitions are checked at the begining of the game, if they are in
TF> unsatisfactory condition the xbox then formats the partition back into

Sounds good.

TF> fatx. Whether or not this would be good practice depends on how often
TF> you plan on switching from retail to linux and back again.

Very often. ;) WeŽre planning to use this method for a linux live-cd.
Getting swap-space a "non-destructive" (to C:, E: and F:) way would be
very nice as 64 MB isnŽt that much.


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