Mystery File

[bigboy99]

Just ran WhatSize on my internal drive (PB G4), and have found a large file that I don't recognize.

Private/var/vm/sleepimage 2GB

What is it? Can I dump it, or should I leave it alone?

 

[bigboy99]

Nevermind. The file is the new PB "Safe Sleep" mode. I have 2GB of ram installed, so the file is also 2GB. It can be disabled if the HD space is needed. There is also a software solution for other Macs.

http://www.andrewescobar.com/archive/2005/11/11/how-to-safe-sleep-your-mac/

 

[MacsRgr8]

Tnx for the info!