Re: can 1 linux swap partition be used by 2 distros?

From: Bit Twister (BitTwister_at_localhost.localdomain)
Date: 11/24/03

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    On 23 Nov 2003 16:31:16 -0800, Rob Baxter wrote:
    > 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?

    I share /swap with redhat and mandrake with no problem.

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