Re: [gtk-list] O.S. memory usage

[Guillaume Laurent <glaurent worldnet fr>]

Derek Simkowiak <dereks@kd-dev.com> writes:

> g_free(pointer);
> 
> 	Does that memory immediately go back to the O.S.?

In general, no.

> Or does Linux (and/or other O.S.s) hold on to it, say, in case my
> program does another g_malloc or some such thing?

Usually yes.

> 	If anyone can suggest a good FAQ, book, or any other reference,
> I'd be very grateful.

http://www.erlenstar.demon.co.uk/unix/faq_2.html#SEC21

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						Guillaume