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Subject: Slowly declining memory
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Given a relatively static machine (i.e. runs DNS only) why does
'free' memory slowly but surely reduce (in top) day after day?

e.g in a week, on a 64MB machine, go from 49MB to 25MB free memory in top 
display.

Where is it going on / is it a problem?

Thanks,

Paul 

pcoyne@br-inc.com