Subj : Re: virtual addresses
To   : comp.programming
From : Willem
Date : Wed Sep 28 2005 10:53 pm

Brian wrote:
) I have a working example of a diskless virtual memory manager, so it's 
) a moot point.

The kernel running on those diskless workstations *is* capable of disk
paging.  You can even add a disk specifically for disk paging.

) Hypothesis: Disk paging is necessary .  FALSE - proof by counterexample.
)
) That may not be accurate enough.  There's probably a PIC programmer
) out there who will balk.
)
) Hypothesis:  Disk paging is necessary for desktops and workstations.
) FALSE - proof by counter example.

There are benefits to building Disk Paging into an operating system.
Furthermore, there are no downsides to it. Therefore, it is strictly
a good thing to build Disk Paging into your operating system.   QED.


SaSW, Willem
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