Common Misconceptions
- 🤔 Many Linux users mistakenly believe that their system is using too much RAM, when in reality, the operating system is simply borrowing unused memory for disc caching.
- 📊 This disc caching can make it seem like the system is low on free memory, but in actuality, everything is functioning as intended.
- 🚫 The primary misconception is that disc caching takes memory away from applications, which is not the case.
How Disc Caching Works
- 💻 Disc caching involves loading commonly used elements into memory, making subsequent loads considerably faster.
- 📈 This process is similar to how web browsers cache websites, loading them faster on subsequent visits.
- 📊 The system can release cached memory back to applications if needed, ensuring that memory is allocated efficiently.