From: M_Boosten (mboosten_at_email.domain.hidden)
Date: 2000-09-22 12:02:03
Hi,
In my opinion, garbage collection is an efficiency mechanism.
I think you can proof that without garbage collection you can
always use at least 50% of the computer's memory.
Memory for applications that need dynamic memory management
(typically PCs/workstations) is cheap.
Conclusion (assuming I remembered correctly that the proof can be done):
if you are not bothered with performance, use a garbage collector,
and save on memory budget, use virtual memory as well.
if you are bothered with performance, buy twice as much memory, and
do not use a garbage collector, nor virtual memory. Simply, use
enough memory.
Anyone agrees?
Marcel
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