Linux processes are made up of text, data, and BSS static segments; in addition, each process has its own stack (which is created with the fork system call). Heap space for Linux tasks are allocated ...

Unfortunately for kernel developers, allocating memory in the kernel is not as simple as allocating memory in user space. A number of factors contribute to the complication, among them: The kernel is ...

This post explains how to create a live kernel memory dump file using Task Manager. Microsoft has introduced a new troubleshooting feature in the Windows operating system to help administrators ...

Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux each bring their own advantages for embedded-systems designers. With an RTOS, designers can build deterministic multi-threaded applications with low memory ...

Microsoft is testing a new diagnostic tool in Windows 11 that lets you create live kernel memory dumps without disrupting the operation of Windows. A live kernel dump is a snapshot of the kernel's ...

Spend enough time around Android, or even PCs, and eventually, you will come across the term, “the Linux kernel.” Android uses the Linux kernel too. In fact, it’s an integral part of the way your ...

Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux each bring their own advantages for embedded-systems designers. With an RTOS, designers can build deterministic multi-threaded applications with low memory ...