vm_map_simplify_entry (9)

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NAME

vm_map_simplify_entry - simplify a Vt vm_map_entry

SYNOPSIS

In sys/param.h In vm/vm.h In vm/vm_map.h Ft void Fn vm_map_simplify_entry vm_map_t map vm_map_entry_t entry

DESCRIPTION

The Fn vm_map_simplify_entry function simplifies the given Fa entry by merging with either neighbour. The Fa map must be locked upon entry.

This function also has the ability to merge with both neighbours.

This function guarantees that the passed entry remains valid, although possibly extended.

SEE ALSO

vm_map9, vm_map_insert9, vm_map_remove9

AUTHORS

This manual page was written by An Bruce M Simpson Aq bms@spc.org .