memmgrb3

Short:        MemManager - Smart VMem - beta 3
Author:       Robert Ennals
Uploader:     ennals aol com
Type:         dev/misc
Replaces:     MemManagerBeta
Architecture: m68k-amigaos


MemManager v3.14 public beta.
This beta version may be used and distributed freely, but may still contain a
few bugs. Tell me if you find any (ennals@aol.com).


MemManager is a system that enables programmers to take advatage of several
memory management features in their own programs through the use of a few simple
functions.


This is the third beta. The problem with VmemPatch in the first and
second beta releases (could cause crashses) should now be fixed.


Features include:


* Virtual Memory
    (without MMU - works on all machines)

* Smart memory priorities and hiearachies
    gives much better performance than MMU based systems

* Different memory types
    Open ended abilities

* Disposable memory
    Specify that memory blocks should be removed when memory is low.
    Very useful for buffers, caches, old date, undo data etc.

* ChipToFast
    Move unlocked chip mem blocks into fast memory if chip memory is
    needed for other things and there is fast mem free.

* Resource Tracking
    Not yet implemented, but will be soon and all the functions needed are
    already in place (doing other things too)

* Memory Protection
    Not yet implemented, but should be later

* Coorperative with other MemManager programs and with AllocMem allcations

* Very easy to adapt existing programs to take advantage of it

* Ability to Publish memory (make like exec public memory)
    Must do this before giving pointer out to other tasks.