[R] memory error

[Sharpie]

Janet Choate-2 wrote:
> 
> Hi R community,
> i have what appears to be a memory allocation problem:
> 
> R(51150) malloc: *** mmap(size=158068736) failed (error code=12)
> *** error: can't allocate region
> *** set a breakpoint in malloc_error_break to debug
> 
> can anyone tell me how to increase the memory size for R on mac os X?
> 
> thank you,
> Janet
> 

Setting memory limits was something that was done under OS 9- with OS X apps
get as much memory as they request as long as free space is available. 
Also, when R runs out of memory, you usually see errors like:

Cannot allocate vector of size X

Some details may help pin this problem down: what were you doing when you
got this error?  Is it repeatable?  Is it an error with a base R routine or
with something provided by a package? If so, what version?

Providing these details will help the people on this list understand what
your problem is and suggest solutions.

Good luck!

-Charlie

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Charlie Sharpsteen
Undergraduate-- Environmental Resources Engineering
Humboldt State University
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