can 1 linux swap partition be used by 2 distros?

From: Rob Baxter (rbaxter_at_cyence.com)
Date: 11/24/03

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if I install gentoo and debian linux on a computer,
    can both of them use the same swap partition or do I have to setup 2
    separate swap partitions - one for each linux OS?

    Thanks in advance as always,

    Rob

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