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diff --git a/Documentation/admin-guide/sysctl/vm.rst b/Documentation/admin-guide/sysctl/vm.rst index 45ba1f4dc004..c59889de122b 100644 --- a/Documentation/admin-guide/sysctl/vm.rst +++ b/Documentation/admin-guide/sysctl/vm.rst @@ -742,8 +742,8 @@ overcommit_memory This value contains a flag that enables memory overcommitment. -When this flag is 0, the kernel attempts to estimate the amount -of free memory left when userspace requests more memory. +When this flag is 0, the kernel compares the userspace memory request +size against total memory plus swap and rejects obvious overcommits. When this flag is 1, the kernel pretends there is always enough memory until it actually runs out. |