> Is there any advantage to configuring swap devices into the kernel as
> opposed to sticking them into /etc/fstab and calling "swapon -a"?

it makes some things (e.g. picking how to interleave things) a bit easier.

> Semi-related question:  Do you suppose we'll ever get around to being
> able to deallocate swap devices on the fly, or is this always going to
> be a mandatory reboot?

somebody, a while ago, indicated to me that they were planning to work
on this.  I've not heard from them since, but i've not prodded,
either.  8-)


chris