Linux IDE memory requirements for 2015r4

Targets Linux
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Hi Folks,

If you’re running Linux in virtual machine environments, please be aware that the old 2GB memory requirement is now too little for best operation of the IDE. It is a very good idea to update your VMs to a minimum of 3GB. Or if you know how to install and use the PAE kernels, 4GB is even better.

I was running into all sorts of IDE sluggishness on my existing VMs after installing 2015r4 while the same IDE was running g fine on my real system (all with 8GB). I updated the VMs to 4GB and things are back to normal while running the IDE on Linux VMs.

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2GB was “minimum” - definitely not “optimal”
Giving the VM more than that was always a good idea

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Except 2GB worked very reasonably with earlier IDEs (all of mine were 2 CPU Cores, 2GB RAM).

Not an expensive change, but just wanted others to be aware and not start complaining about a slow Linux IDE when it really isn’t. Sort of a “preemptive strike”.