Allocation Algorithms

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Jun 7, 2020 · Fundamentals

Linux Memory Management: Organization, Address Space, Allocation Algorithms, and Common Pitfalls

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Linux memory management, covering memory organization, address spaces, fragmentation causes and mitigation, kernel allocation strategies such as the buddy and slab systems, user‑space memory pools, DMA handling, usage scenarios, and typical pitfalls for developers.