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More Science Fiction than Fairy Tale - A Discussion of the Linux Kernel Memory Model

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This course explains how to read and use the Linux Kernel Memory Model to reason about concurrent Linux code across architectures. Examples illustrate its predictions and where they may diverge from intended behavior.

Syllabus

Intro
WHY WEAK MEMORY?
WHY WEAK MEMORY MODELS?
HISTORY OF LINUX KERNEL MEMORY MODEL
HOW TO USE LKMM - MANUALLY?
FINAL EXAMPLES
CONCLUSION

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