6.5.2 - Example of Shared Memory
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What mechanism allows user-space applications to share data directly with the kernel?
💡 Hint: Consider how communication happens without data copying.
Which function is used to map shared memory in a user-space application?
💡 Hint: This function allows the memory region to be accessible in the application.
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What is shared memory primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how processes exchange data!
True or False: Shared memory requires copying data between user space and kernel space.
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency benefits of shared memory.
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Design a C program that creates multiple processes, each writing to a shared memory area. Outline the steps and code structure.
💡 Hint: Think about creating a scenario with several writers rather than just one.
Explain the consequences of using shared memory without synchronization mechanisms. What might happen?
💡 Hint: Consider how competing actions can affect the integrity of shared data.
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