From the abstract, "We have observed a cyclical pattern where memory usage increases and decreases over a period of roughly 4 hours. It is not yet clear if any memory is actually being leaked during these cycles." If memory is leaked, it's a very small amount for what is really an atypical use of the staff client.
An updated on this; GPLS funded more investigation into this specific issue, a report for which can be found here:
http:// nox.esilibrary. com/~jason/ patron_ search/ patron_ search. html
From the abstract, "We have observed a cyclical pattern where memory usage increases and decreases over a period of roughly 4 hours. It is not yet clear if any memory is actually being leaked during these cycles." If memory is leaked, it's a very small amount for what is really an atypical use of the staff client.