Segmentation

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2019 Nov 5 5:17
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2023 Nov 19 15:52

Classical method before paging but used in virtual address image

More hardware dependent than
Paging
so Linux uses segmentation in a very limited (minimal).
Linux Paging
common, do not use segmentation usually because of hardware compatability.
가변적인 영역인 segment로 내부 단편화 X, 외부 단편화 O
Segmentation Notion
 
 
has segment number s(identify segment) and d index(of process entry) - Maps two-dimensional physical addresses each entry has base and limit
notion image
Has also relocation, sharing, allocation issue for fragmentation
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