General Questions • [Software] Setting a RAM Disk in Debian (and in Linux in general)

I use ImDisk Toolkit to setup a RAM Disk in Windows.

I configure the program to create TEMP folders in the RAM Disk. I also configure my browsers to create their CACHE folders in the RAM. It's a way to reduce the wear and tear of the SSD.

Additionally, I also use the RAM Disk to manipulate data, because it's faster and, again, spares my physical disks. The RAM Disk is dynamic, so it only eats my RAM when used, and all I have to do to reclaim the used memory is to delete the files.

Some people also use RAM Disks with an audiophile purpose, and although I recognize it's an interesting approach, I don't bother.

I'm currently studying this topic:
viewtopic.php?p=800422
and also this webpage:
https://www.linuxbabe.com/command-line/ ... disk-linux

So, as far as I can see, the CACHE problem seems to be relatively easy to solve (at least in Firefox-based browsers). However, I'd be delighted if I could also use a RAM Disk to manipulate files, which I so in a daily basis, but it's not a trivial topic for a Linux beginner and any additional help would be appreciated.

Statistics: Posted by frafz — 2024-06-20 16:48 — Replies 2 — Views 62

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