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Free Space Management

  1. Bitmaps
    A bit array where each bit represents a block of storage.
    Advantages: Efficient tracking of free and used space.
    Disadvantages: Requires additional storage for the bitmap.
  2. Linked List
    Free blocks are linked together, allowing the system to keep track of free space.
    Advantages: Simple and efficient for sequential free space tracking.
    Disadvantages: Slower access for large storage allocations.

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