And why was it set to 2048MB by default, even though I have 12GB RAM
#What is the point of the "Restart Cinnamon when it uses too much memory" feature
elfin pawn
(I set it to 12GB the ss is just there to show what I'm talking about)
put it back down to 2 GB. It's there in case one of the free "applets" or "desklets" has a memory leak and things run out of control, then Cinn will just refresh (not log out). Cinnamon is just the desktop environment. No DE should EVER need to hog even more than 1.5 GB of RAM. the rest of the RAM you have is for your programs to run, multiple open windows, etc.
wicked patrol
sinful roost
Imagine it as an overflow valve, so your bathroom doesn't completely flood in case of a leak. No sense in putting that valve near the ceiling.
wicked patrol
It just keeps the DE from using too much RAM
Mint 18 or 19 Cinnamon had some memory leaks. I never noticed until I switched to a much newer kernel
karmic geode
And why was it set to 2048MB by default, even though I have 12GB RAM
It is here for the case that some applet, desklet, extension or even cinnamon itself has a memory leak.
A memory leak would fill up your memory.
idle rose
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