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Jun 23, 2022 · Operations

Why Ubuntu 22.04’s systemd-oomd Randomly Kills Apps and How to Fix It

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS enables systemd‑oomd by default, but many users report that it unexpectedly kills applications like Firefox, Chrome, and VS Code even without visible memory pressure; Canonical explains the termination conditions, highlights the swap‑size issue, and outlines planned fixes for the upcoming 22.04.1 release.