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I want to install Ubuntu on my laptop (Thinkpad X201). I already have Windows 8 on my Laptop, so it will be a dual boot. My laptop has 4 GB RAM and a 120 GB SSD, but no HDD. My question is, for partition, do I need swap partition? Because I heard, when you have a SSD you don't need swap partition. If I creates a swap partition,allocating 2GB space for swap partition is OK?

Mudit Kapil
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SSDs do not change the situation regarding swap space (at least, not much). You technically do not require swap space, but it is recommended to have some, depending on your usage.

Red Hat recommends that you have 4GB of swap for your amount of RAM, and 8GB if you intend to allow hibernation.

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