COMPUTER SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
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memory that is not real
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part of the hard drive allocated as RAM
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a type of sheep
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a type of goat
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Detailed explanation-1: -If virtual memory doesn’t exist, we can’t load more than one program in the main memory. This means that without virtual memory, we can only run one program at a time. This is because each program might have to use different functions that may point to the same addresses in RAM.
Detailed explanation-2: -Without virtual memory, your computer would stop loading more applications once the RAM was full. It would be up to you to close your browser tabs, shut down applications, and manage RAM usage on your own. You might not even be able to run some applications at all without upgrading your RAM.
Detailed explanation-3: -Virtual memory (also known as a page file) is essentially a block of space on your hard drive or solid state drive allocated by the OS to pretend to be RAM when your physical RAM runs short for actively running programs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The amount of RAM depends on what is installed on a computer. Virtual memory, on the other hand, is limited by the size of the computer’s hard drive. Virtual memory settings can often be controlled through the OS.