Re: [FW1] More Memory for FW1 Kernel

[Joe Matusiewicz <joem@nist.gov>]

At 12:45 AM 4/22/99 -0700, Dameon D. Welch wrote:

>The kernel memory FireWall-1 uses (as defined by the fwhmem parameter) is
>only used to store the various tables used in the enforcement of your
>security policy. This memory is hard-wired (i.e. it can not be swapped out),
>so it is very important the size is chosen correctly so as to not deprive
>your box of memory unnecessarily.Over time, I have concluded that when a 
>change in fwhmem is needed, 5 megabytes is a good place to start. 
 
I interpret this to mean that not enough fwmem is bad.  If I bump fwmem up
to say 12 meg (because I have plenty of memory sticks in my box), could
this be a bad thing even though I never use it all?  Basically what I'm
asking is if too much fwmem could be bad.

-- Joe
 


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