VIRTUAL MEMORY: Memory that exists in effect, but not in fact; the
usage is similar to that of the virtual particle in physics, the
difference being that a virtual particle probably does exist but
soon won't, while virtual memory probably doesn't but soon will.
usage is similar to that of the virtual particle in physics, the
difference being that a virtual particle probably does exist but
soon won't, while virtual memory probably doesn't but soon will.
Related:
- VVM Vaporise Virtual Memory
- You mean Virtual Memory has to actually exist?!?
- I'm using a ram disk with my virtual memory, isn't technology wonderful!
- Memory is like an orgasm. It's a lot better if you don't have to fake it.
-- Seymore Cray, on virtual memory... - What is virtual memory?
Virtual memory allows you to use more memory than your machine has.
If something is transparent, it's there, but you can't see i... - virtual adj.
[via the technical term `virtual memory',
prob.
from the term `virtual image' in optics] 1. Common alternative to logical... - virtual: [via the technical term `virtual memory', prob.
from the term `virtual image' in optics] adj. 1.... - Oh boy, virtual memory! Now I'm gonna make myself a REALLY BIG ram disk!
-- lennox@shire.hw.stratus.com... - Hackers appreciate virtual dresses.
