Subj : Re: Learned something new
To   : Barry Martin
From : Ky Moffet
Date : Thu Jul 25 2024 10:32:00

BARRY MARTIN wrote:

> Sort of a tangent but I've read MythTV (utility for recording and
> playing back television shows) will appear to use 100% of the memory --
> it just caches whatever it can, I guess for a 'more efficient'
> operation.  In this instance appears to be for greater efficiency: don't
> want to watch a show with a buffering screen!

Memory exists to be used. If you have a lot, programs that can take 
advantage should. But they also shouldn't be wasteful, cuz they're not 
the only fish in the pond.
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