Abstract
In this talk two important issues in heap garbage collection for WAM-based Prolog systems are going to be treated. First, a new method for preserving the order of heap segments in a copying garbage collector is going to be described. Second, methods for (multi-)generational garbage collection are going to be presented; in particular we are going to show the importance of precise maintenance of generation lines and will propose different and novel ways for its implementation. An experimental evaluation of all methods is also going to be presented.

Despite the technical nature of these results, an attempt to make the talk understandable to a general audience is going to be made.

ASTEC seminar
Friday November 23, 2001

Place: Information technology, Uppsala University
Room: 1113
Time: 13.15-14.00 (+ discussions)

Room 1113 is in building 1, floor 1, room 13 (in the southern part of the building).

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There will be an extended period for discussions after the seminar.

Speakers are encouraged to give an short (5 min) introduction to the subject at the begining of the talk.
Listeners are excused if they have to leave after 14.00.