Hi, "sahlot arvind" <asahlot@xxxxxxxxx> writes: > Guys, > > 1. If I allocate a page of memory through kmalloc () inside my driver then > are there chances in future that this page might get swapped out? I mean > as in kernel pages never get swapped out so I am bit confused if kmalloc'd > pages are candidate for being swapped out or not? No, only pages on the LRU lists are candidates for being swapped out. > 2. Similiar to 1. If I allocate a page of memory through kmalloc () inside > my driver and map this memory into the address space of some process then > are there chances in future that this page might get swapped out? I mean > now since this memory would be a part of process address space as well so > I am bit confused if kmalloc'd pages are candidate for being swapped out > or not? Mapping them to userspace does not put them on the LRU lists. Hannes -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ
