[Bug 1566 (linux mm)] New - vmbalance patch in ac7 triggers OOM killer too often

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           Summary: vmbalance patch in ac7 triggers OOM killer too often
           Product: Linux kernel MM
           Version: 2.4 (stable)
          Platform: All
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        OS/Version: Linux
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
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          Severity: normal
          Priority: P3
         Component: linux mm
        AssignedTo: linux-mm-bugs@nl.linux.org
        ReportedBy: arjan@fenrus.demon.nl


On a big box (2 or more Gb), the OOM killer gets triggered MUCH earlier
with the ac7 vmrebalance patch applied. The testset in question had to be
reduced by 500Mb (!!) to avoid being killed.
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