What is a Swap File and How does It Work

A swap file is a disk space used when RAM is full, allowing virtual memory systems to manage memory effectively. It aids performance but can impact speed, especially under memory pressure.

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A Deep Dive Into Memory

Dynamic memory allocation functions like malloc(), calloc(), realloc(), and free() are crucial in programming. The improved version, dlmalloc(), is widely adopted due to its efficiency. When called, these functions trigger system calls like brk()/sbrk() and mmap() to allocate memory. Understanding these processes is essential for efficient memory management in programming.

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Memory weaved by hand – THe LVDC

The Launch Vehicle Digital Computer a.k.a LVDC is one of the critical components of the Saturn V launch. LVDC is the computer that provided the autopilot for Saturn V from launch to Earth Orbit Insertion. LVDC is designed and manufactured by IBM’s Electronics System Center. It is considered as one of the technologically advanced memory […]

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