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Memory Management - Coggle Diagram
Memory Management
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Boot strap program
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Named 'The boot strap program' because it loads hardware which then start bigger, more complicated software
Involves processes like loading BIOS, loading the OS or loading utility software
Virtual Memory
Temporary storage for inactive programs when the RAM is full and needs to make space for active programs. Inactive programs will be moved back into the RAM when they become active or space is available.
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Disk thrashing is when program the operating system is spending a lot of time moving instructions form programs into and out of virtual memory with will make the hard drive age faster