Re: [R] What is the largest in memory data object you've worked with in R?

You have to take some things into account : - the maximum memory set for R might not be the maximum memory available - R needs the memory not only for the dataset. Matrix manipulations require frquently double of the amount of memory taken by the dataset. - memory allocation is important when deali

[R] What is the largest in memory data object you've worked with in R?

For me, I've found that I can easily work with 1 GB datasets. This includes linear models and aggregations. Working with 5 GB becomes cumbersome. Anything over that, and R croaks. I'm using a dual quad core Dell with 48 GB of RAM. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there running jobs in the 1