EDN

Embedded Operating Systems – Part 5: Linux memory management and kernel memory

Linux processes are made up of text, data, and BSS static segments; in addition, each process has its own stack (which is created with the fork system call). Heap space for Linux tasks are allocated ...
Purdue University

In Print: ‘Operating System Design: The Xinu Approach’

The Xinu Approach Purdue author Douglas Comer Publisher Chapman & Hall Publication date May 22, 2025 About the book (from the publisher) Lauded for ...
Linux Journal

Linux Memory Management: Understanding Page Tables, Swapping, and Memory Allocation

Memory management is a critical aspect of modern operating systems, ensuring efficient allocation and deallocation of system memory. Linux, as a robust and widely used operating system, employs ...
EDN

Embedded Operating Systems – Part 4: Memory management

Editor's Note: Embedded Systems Architecture, 2nd Edition, is a practical and technical guide to understanding the components that make up an embedded system’s architecture. Offering detailed ...
Ars Technica

Further insight into PS3 and 360 Operating System memory models

I ran into this interesting article on the status of PS3's Operating System and API memory footprint, as of PS3-Game-OS 1.60.<BR><BR>Firstly, as many know, 360's entire Operating System, with all ...
TechSpot

Windows 8 to feature improved memory management

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Windows 8 will have a smaller memory footprint than previous versions, providing better performance ...