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Anatomy of the Linux Slab Allocator

[ Thanks to IdaAshley for this link.
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“The goal of memory management is to provide a method by which
memory can be dynamically shared amongst a variety of users for a
variety of purposes. The memory management method should do both of
the following:

  • “Minimize the amount of time required to manage the memory
  • “Maximize the available memory for general usage (minimize
    management overhead)…”


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