SwapSwapVM 0.9.9b9 review

SwapSwapVM is an AppleScript application made with Smile written to change the target volume (disk; partition) for the Virtual Memory swapfiles in OS X 10.

License: Freeware OS: Mac OS X File size: 1505K Developer: ScienceQuest Price: $0.00 Updated: 31 May 2006

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SwapSwapVM is an AppleScript application made with Smile written to change the target volume (disk; partition) for the Virtual Memory swapfiles in OS X 10.2.x Jaguar. It has been vigorously tested on various configurations under OS X 10.2.0 through 10.2.4.

SwapSwapVM requires a default installation of OS X 10.2 through 10.2.4 Jaguar (including BSD) and a minimum 832x624 screen resolution.

Here are some key features of "SwapSwapVM":
Aqua application interface; made with Smile 2.5.1
Ability to use disks with space characters in the name
Extensive error handling:
-- error handling and checking for autodiskmount
-- error handling to safely clear old unused swapfiles
-- error handling to safely protect against removed or renamed disks
Repairs improper settings installed by other utilities, such as Xupport 1.2.4 and older
Includes 'simulation mode' to examine code output before executing
Performs logging of sucesses and errors written to /Library/Logs
Extensive documentation.

What's New:
Added a reliable workround for current VM file path data string; fixes RC output corruption.

Requirements:
Minimum 832x624 screen resolution.