Editing Tmpfs (section)

== Advantages ==
Due to the higher speeds of RAM compared to disk storage, tmpfs allows [[Cache (computing)|cache]] to be much faster when stored in one, leading to a more efficient overall system, though operating systems with a [[page cache]] will see less benefit as recently-used file pages will remain in-memory if free memory is sufficient. Since RAM is cleared upon reboot, tmpfs prevents systems from becoming too cluttered without requiring that the user manually delete temporary files. In addition, storing files in RAM prevents disks from filling up too quickly and extends the life of [[flash memory|flash-based storage]] by reducing the number of writes.