Linux Buddy Allocator Architecture and Page State Analysis

Binary Decomposition PrincipleAny positive integer can be decomposed into a sum of distinct powers of two (2n, where n ≥ 0). This mathematical property, which forms the foundation of binary representation, is the core mechanism leveraged by the Buddy allocation system.Kernel Buddy System Data Structure HierarchyThe architecture of the Buddy sys ...

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