Im pretty sure squid will use more memory if it has too
i recall reading something to that effect when configuring
PCC's proxy cluster.
Squids FAQ is pretty ace ;)
Dean
>>
>>> Squid.
>>
>> That would explain trhe delay - swapping. I think squid designed
>> more for using lots of memory, and many users. But check the manual
>> - you can probably change the config to use less memory.
>
>
> I've already set cache_mem to 2 MB. Despite this, it's using 23 MB.
>
>
>> Has anybody compared different web proxy filters lately? Does squid
>> have any advantages for home/single-user use?
>
>
> It has the advantage of allowing me to use the same proxy software at
> work and home, and to copy (with minor tweaks) the config files.
>
>
>>> The proxy is on my router/firewall. It doesn't get logged into, let
>>> alone run X!
>>
>> Then 16MB ought to be plenty. You dont need ram to cach web pages.
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>
> So I thought. But it's chewing up a fair bit.
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard....
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