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+.TH MKSWAP 8 ubase-VERSION
+.SH NAME
+\fBmkswap\fR - Set up a Linux swap area
+.SH SYNOPSIS
+\fBmkswap\fR \fIdevice\fR
+.SH DESCRIPTION
+\fBmkswap\fR sets up a Linux swap area on a device or in a file.  The
+\fIdevice\fR argument will usually be a disk-partition but it can also be a
+file.  After creating the swap area you will typically need to use the
+\fBswapon\fR command to start using it.
+.SH SEE ALSO
+swapon(8)