[wp-trac] Re: [WordPress Trac] #3141: explicit memory check before starting install

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#3141: explicit memory check before starting install
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 Reporter:  looksaus                 |        Owner:     
     Type:  defect                   |       Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                   |    Milestone:  2.5
Component:  Administration           |      Version:  2.1
 Severity:  normal                   |   Resolution:     
 Keywords:  has-patch commit tested  |  
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Comment (by darkdragon):

 It isn't just install, it is actual running of WordPress that does not
 fall into 8MB of memory. I believe Godaddy also allows for this.

 So I mean, at least two shared hosts, that are popular do this. What
 disadvantage is there?

 Not including it: Everyone that could have benefited now has to go to
 support.
 Including it: Those that can't increase memory, won't, so it is optimized
 for them and they won't feel the burn. Those that can, will have a minor
 decrease in performance, but will be able to not need support.

 It is the similar method used in openads, so while I'm not exactly sure
 what their code looks like, I know at least that the algorithm is similar.

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