Hi, I remember reading that the newer Suse linux os no longer require a separate partition but can be encompassed in another partition as a file. I´m interested in adopting the file approach for suse10, awaiting delivery, but not sure how to implement it for efficiency If I remember correctly, the swap definition occurs when partitions are being defined and reside in fstab. I have three questions: 1. Can the swap file concept work with suse linux pro 9.1? I would undefine it by taking it out of fstab after creating a swap file in a partition? 2. Is there a favored partition? /; /home; other for the swap file? How do I get Suse to recognize the swap file within a partition as the swap file to use? 3. Do I define the file as swap and format it within the chosen partition? Thank you. -- Cheers, Serge [Naggar Consulting]