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Understanding The Linux Virtual Memory Manager
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A Programmer Wanting To Understand The Workings Of The Linux Vm Today Literally Has No Choice But To Study The Kernel Source Code, Linebyline An Excruciatingly Difficult And Timeconsuming Task. This Book Dedicates Itself To Explaining, In Detail, How The Memory Manager Is Implemented In Linux, Thereby Cutting Down The Time Needed To Understand It From Many Months To Mere Weeks. The Linux Vm Is The Single Most Important Component Of The Linux Kernel. The Behavior Of The Vm Affects All Other Kernel Subsystems, And Has A Dramatic Impact On Overall System Performance. This Book Is Unique In That Not Only Does It Describe The Linux Vm Itself In Unprecedented Detail, It Also Includes The Theoretical Foundations For It Which Is Of Interest To Both Developers And Students But Has Been Omitted From Recent Linux Kernel Related Material. It Is Split Into Three Parts. The First Part Begins With An Introduction On How To Approach Reading The Code Of An Open Source Project. It Then Provides A Detailed Description Of The Vm Architecture With The Aid Of Numerous Diagrams And Call Graphs, Which Is Suitable For People Who Need A Clear Understanding Of How The Vm Functions. The Second Part Is A Detailed Linebyline Description Of The C Source Modules (Source Code Commentary) That Implement The Vm In The Linux 2.4 Kernel. The Third Part Describes New Features In The Upcoming 2.6 Kernel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding the Linux Virtual Memory Manager'? A: The book focuses on explaining the implementation of the Linux Virtual Memory Manager (VM) in detail, making it easier for programmers to understand its workings without having to sift through the kernel source code.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Understanding the Linux Virtual Memory Manager' is Mel Gorman.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 752 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Understanding the Linux Virtual Memory Manager' published? A: The book was published on May 9, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in programming? A: While the book provides a clear understanding of the Linux VM, it is more suitable for programmers who have some experience, as it delves into detailed architectural concepts and source code commentary.
- Q: What are the main parts covered in the book? A: The book is split into three parts: an introduction to reading open source code, a detailed description of the VM architecture, and a line-by-line commentary of the C source modules implementing the VM in the Linux 2.4 kernel.
- Q: Does the book cover features of the upcoming Linux 2.6 kernel? A: Yes, the third part of the book describes new features that are expected in the upcoming Linux 2.6 kernel.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Design & Architecture.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.