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Apr 29, 2025 · Fundamentals
Evolution of Memory Management: Fixed Partition, Dynamic Partition, and Overlay Techniques
Early computers used fixed‑size partitions that wasted space, then dynamic partitions that improved utilization but caused fragmentation, and finally overlay techniques that let programs exceed physical RAM by swapping modules, each step exposing limitations that ultimately drove the creation of virtual memory systems.
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