README
1 jemalloc is a general purpose malloc(3) implementation that emphasizes
2 fragmentation avoidance and scalable concurrency support. jemalloc first came
3 into use as the FreeBSD libc allocator in 2005, and since then it has found its
4 way into numerous applications that rely on its predictable behavior. In 2010
5 jemalloc development efforts broadened to include developer support features
6 such as heap profiling, Valgrind integration, and extensive monitoring/tuning
7 hooks. Modern jemalloc releases continue to be integrated back into FreeBSD,
8 and therefore versatility remains critical. Ongoing development efforts trend
9 toward making jemalloc among the best allocators for a broad range of demanding
10 applications, and eliminating/mitigating weaknesses that have practical
11 repercussions for real world applications.
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13 The COPYING file contains copyright and licensing information.
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15 The INSTALL file contains information on how to configure, build, and install
16 jemalloc.
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18 The ChangeLog file contains a brief summary of changes for each release.
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20 URL: http://jemalloc.net/
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