Free Memory management lessonsMemory management · Stage 2 · Beyond simple paging · Step 2
Segmentation
See memory from the programmer's view as named parts with their own sizes, and how segments are translated. About 12 minutes.
What is the main disadvantage of pure segmentation compared with paging?
- AExternal fragmentation, because segments are variable-sized and contiguous
- BLarge internal fragmentation
- CNo way to protect parts of a program
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External fragmentation, because segments are variable-sized and contiguous. Holes of all sizes appear again.
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