Free up unused memory in Ubuntu or Linux Mint

How to get more memory in Ubuntu or Linux Mint

By Jim Lynch, ITworld | Software, linux mint memory, ubuntu memory

January 16, 2013, 2:50 PM — Here's how you can free up unused memory in Ubuntu or Linux Mint.

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Type in the following command, then hit Enter:

sudo sysctl -w vm.drop_caches=3

3. You can also use this command:

sudo sync && echo 3 | sudo tee /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches

For more, see the original article at the link below.

Jim Lynch is a technology analyst and online community manager. Jim has written for many leading industry publications and sites over the years.

He also writes his own blogs:

Desktop Linux Reviews
Eye On Linux
Technology Tips and Tweaks
Technology and Other Musings
Free Apps and Games

You can read many original columns and roundups on Technology and Other Musings. These articles include some excellent free software roundups for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and other platforms:

Download the 25 Best Free Android Games
Download the 25 Best Free iPhone Games
Download the 20 Best Free Mac Games
Download the 20 Best Free Mac Apps
Download the 10 Best Free eBook Apps for iPad
Download the 25 Best Free iPhone Apps
Download the 25 Best Free Games for iPad
Download the 25 Best Free Apps for iPad

You are welcome to visit the Desktop Linux Reviews Forum. The DLR forum focuses mainly on Linux. Please drop by and say hello.

Webcast On Demand

White Paper

White Paper

Join us:

Ask a Question