Transitioning Get_user_pages (GUP) to Folio Based Mapping

Explore the transition of get_user_pages (GUP) to folio-based mapping in this informative 13-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Gain insights into the technical aspects and implications of this change in Linux kernel memory management, as presented by Kundan Kumar. Delve into the motivations behind the transition, potential challenges, and the expected benefits for system performance and resource utilization.