CPU scheduling can improve both the utilization of the CPU and the speed of the computers response to its users. To realize this increase in performance, we must keep several processes in memory; that is, we must manage memory.

• There are various approaches to memory management, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Selection of a method for a specific system depends on many factors. Discuss the factors and reasons for selecting a particular method. Potential discussion points include the following:
  • Memory addressing and address registers
  • Process swapping and paging
  • Memory protection
  • Fragmentation
  • Segmentation