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Virtual memory gives the illusion of a bigger memory. Each programs use the same virtual addresses. | Virtual memory gives the illusion of a bigger memory. Each programs use the same virtual addresses. | ||
Physical memory acts as a cache for virtual memory. | Physical memory acts as a cache for virtual memory. A '''page table''' can be used to translate virtual to physical address. | ||
Most accesses hits physical memory, but some doesn't. | |||
[[Category:Computer Architecture]] | [[Category:Computer Architecture]] | ||
Revision as of 15:38, 5 June 2024
Virtual memory gives the illusion of a bigger memory. Each programs use the same virtual addresses.
Physical memory acts as a cache for virtual memory. A page table can be used to translate virtual to physical address.
Most accesses hits physical memory, but some doesn't.
