In Linux system, you can use several methods to view memory information. Here are some commonly used methods:
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Use the free command:
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Open a terminal and enter the following command:
free - This will display the memory usage of the system, including total memory, used memory, free memory, and the amount of memory for buffers and caches.
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Use the top command:
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Open a terminal and enter the following command:
top - Press the "M" key to sort memory by usage to view the memory usage of each process.
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Use the htop command:
- If htop is not installed, install it using the appropriate package manager.
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Open a terminal and enter the following command:
htop - htop provides an interactive interface that shows the memory usage of the system, including the memory usage of the process, the amount of buffer and cache memory, etc.
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Use the cat command to view the /proc/meminfo file:
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Open a terminal and enter the following command:
cat /proc/meminfo - This will display detailed information about system memory, including total memory, available memory, used memory, amount of memory for buffers and caches, and more.
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These are common ways to view memory information in a Linux system. Depending on your needs and specific environment, you can choose a method that suits you to view memory information.