On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 15:00, Prabhu nath <gprabhunath@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dear All, > > In linux kernel, for all memory allocation done by vmalloc, kernel > maintains memory region descriptor (vm_struct) which stores information > about the linear virtual address range, no. of physical page frames > allocated... as a linked list headed by vmlist symbol. > Can you please give me information about how does kernel maintain > information about memory allocation done by malloc/calloc invoked by a user > application ? Seems like my article once again might be useful for you, please kindly check: http://linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2006/11/30/linux-out-of-memory.html Oh and don't miss the "references" part. I learn about glibc allocator almost entirely from the Phrack's articles. -- regards, Mulyadi Santosa Freelance Linux trainer and consultant blog: the-hydra.blogspot.com training: mulyaditraining.blogspot.com -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ
