How can linux have 3 page tables if the hardware supports only 2 (IA32)
vivek1234 0 Newbie Poster
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That's a really good question. To find out the details, you should check out this book:
I'm not trying to plug anything, but it explains it. I'd describe it in detail, but it's a little over my head. If I remember correctly, one's a "virtual" page table, that maps to the two other page tables, or something. I'm no kernel hacker, though-- that book explains how the situation is.
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