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Learn how Linux’s copy‑on‑write mechanism shares memory pages, cuts RAM consumption, and reduces page‑fault costs without sacrificing security.

Copy‑on‑write lets programs share data until it changes, cutting memory use and speeding up operations.

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A deep dive into Linux’s copy‑on‑write semantics, explaining its inner workings, benefits, and the trade‑offs developers must consider.