My understanding is that the chosen page size is optimal for the M-series integrated memory.

It doesn't really matter all that much for userspace; the page size really is a choice. It can improve performance in some cases and regress them in a handful of others. That said, the pain of having to deal with apps that need updates is entirely on Asahi by their own volition.

do you not understand the underlying architecture or do you think they just chose it willy nilly? if you don't understand why are you commenting

Please don't post in the flamewar style. We want curious conversation here.

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