Do I really need a swap file

[Cody Smith]

If you intend to use the hibernate function, then yes, a swap area is
needed, otherwise hibernate will essentially act as a shutdown mechanism.
swap is also recommended just in case your computer needs it (even with
32GB ram)

--c_smith


On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 8:29 AM, kubuntu <kubuntu at appjaws.plus.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> I am building a new machine and am thinking about disc layout and would
> like your thought on the following:-
> 1       I will have 32GB memory so do I need a swap file?
> 2       I will be dual booting with windows 7 and wish to play my music
> mp3 files in both operating environments.  Would it be best to have the mp3
> files on a ntfs formated disc and then mount the disc on both systems.
>
> Thank you for any help
> Paul
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