What is malloc doing, anyway?

Re:What is malloc doing, anyway? by virtyaluk on Monday November 09, 2026 @03:07PM (#50431186)

I highly recommend reading Professional Linux Kernel Architecture by Wolfgang Mauerer, which describes the Linux memory management system in great detail.

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Re:What is malloc doing, anyway? by okanat on Monday November 09, 2026 @04:24PM (#50432397)

Kernel usually uses SLABs which work differently than general purpose userspace allocators.

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