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Incremental collection of mature objects

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We present a garbage collection algorithm that extends generational scavenging to collect large older generations (mature objects) non-disruptively. The algorithm's approach is to process bounded-size pieces of mature object space at each collection; the subtleties lie in guaranteeing that it eventually collects any and all garbage. The algorithm does not assume any special hardware or operating system support, e.g., for forwarding pointers or protection traps. The algorithm copies objects, so it naturally supports compaction and reclustering.

This project is supported by National Science Foundation Grant CCR-8658074 and by Digital Equipment Corporation and Apple Computer.

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  1. University Computing Services, University of Massachusetts, 01003, Amherst, MA, USA

    Richard L. Hudson

  2. Object Systems Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, University of Massachusetts, 01003, Amherst, MA, USA

    J. Eliot B. Moss

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Hudson, R.L., Moss, J.E.B. (1992). Incremental collection of mature objects. In: Bekkers, Y., Cohen, J. (eds) Memory Management. IWMM 1992. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 637. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0017203

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