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A RAM disk or RAM drive is a block of RAM (primary storage or volatile memory) that a computer's software is treating as if the memory were a disk drive (secondary storage)

A RAM disk or RAM drive is a block of RAM (primary storage or volatile memory) that a computer's software is treating as if the memory were a disk drive (secondary storage)

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Is it possible in Windows to use part of memory as a virtual file

I'm using a commandline tool to do some processing on a file. The thing is that this file should not be stored on disk (security reasons). So I was wondering whether it's possible in Windows to use a part of memory as a virtual file that is…
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How to prevent to delete the build directory when cleaning a build?

I am now using Android Studio 3.1.3 version. When clicked Build/Clean menu, it delete the build directory.(for example: app/build directory) By the way, I want to retain the build directory only. On the other hand, I want to delete the…
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Android gradle building error in ramdisk

I am using ramdisk in windows. But when I use the windows temp folder in ramdisk, I see the following errors. (Here 'M:\Temp\' is %TEMP% in windows) Do I need more setting to use RAMDISK in windows…
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How to know how much physical Ram allocates imdisk to a ramdisk

Lately I'm using imdisk http://www.ltr-data.se/opencode.html/#ImDisk I am making a 1 GB ramdisk with this command: imdisk.exe -a -t vm -m V: -s 1024M -p "/fs:NTFS /q /y /v:Name /c" I want to know how much physical Ram takes this ramdisk. But it…
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Use ram disk for building Vaadin 8 web app in IntelliJ 2017.1

I would like to speed up compile/build process when making a Maven-based Vaadin 8 app in IntelliJ 2017.1, as well as avoid chewing up my flash-based storage needlessly, by outputting intermediate and final products on a ram drive. How to configure…
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Shell Extension - Virtual File Creation

I want to create a file that only resides in memory... In looking through some documentation I saw a recommendation to use a shell extension as a virtual file. Im not sure that is a workable solution but I would like to know Is it a good approach…
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setup global gradle build dir relative path

I would like to setup a global gradle build dir that points to a ramdisk. I've tried numerous ways of setting up the build dir in my global gradle.properties file located at ~/.gradle/gradle.properties. The issue I'm facing is that gradle does not…
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Windows RAMDisk Storage Driver Sample. Drive with the name 'R' does not exist

Context: Playing with Microsoft RAMDisk Storage Driver Sample. Build and installation of the driver went smoothly. Verified that the Ramdisk service exist in the registry, and could see the Ramdisk device in Device Manager. Issue: When trying to…
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Serialize C++ class to file, then event-based deserialization in Python?

I have C++ source code for a function that mutates a complex object. Without reverse engineering or otherwise studying its class, how could I serialize it to a file (perhaps on a mounted ramdisk) and then easily deserialize it in Python? Do I need…
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Can not reboot after building xenomai kernel

After building a vanilla kernel with Xenomai 3 Cobalt Core to my x86-based PC, I reboot to choose this new kernel on GRUB. However, the screen freezes while initializing ramdisk process. I installed modules and installed the image on my Ubuntu…
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Create a custom RAM disk in MINIX

So I am doing a project that requires me to create a RAM disk in MINIX. The question is as follows: Your task is to implement your own RAM disk which can be used as a location to store data where fast access is required. It should have read and…
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What is the definition of "boot block"?

I cannot find any appropriate explanation and definition of boot block.I have tried looking it up in the wikipedia but the answer was not satisfactory.
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Init process not found when booting with ramdisk as rootfs

I'm trying to setup a ramdisk for a setup I have with AT91SAM9261 and 2.6.30 kernel. I know you would say why don't I use initramfs? I will use also that one, as of now I would like to check if I can boot with a ramdisk as rootfs. I have already a…
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RAM-disk vs Boost interprocess communication

To let a set of processes communicate, what are the advantages and disadvantages between: RAM-disk Boost interprocess communication A RAM-disk allows to communicate with programs that only use files. How big is the performance penalty of a…
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IPC: Ramdisk V.S. socket

I need to transfer huge amount of data between Java and C++ programs under Linux(CentOS). Performance is the first concern. What will be the best choice? RAMDisk (/dev/shm/) or local socket?
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