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> A multi-process design means using a bit more memory up front. Each process has a fixed additional cost. But over time it will mean LESS MEMORY BLOAT. Unfort
by jdoliner 9y ago
> A multi-process design means using a bit more memory up front. Each process has a fixed additional cost. But over time it will mean LESS MEMORY BLOAT.
Unfortunately, it hasn't quite worked out that way.
- UnpossibleJim 9y agoWorked out as well as their, "Don't be evil" manifesto =P
- sillysaurus3 9y agoSomeone pointed out that websites have grown by ~10x since 2008, so a lot of the memory usage may have been unavoidable. It'd be interesting to know what the hypothetical lower-bound is.
- 482794793792894 9y agoI think, the hypothetical lower-bound would put webpages onto the hard drive whenever possible, therefore not really being dependent on webpage size...
- sillysaurus3 9y ago"Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon filled with backup tapes hurtling down the highway."