sbrk()
system call for memory management is deprecated. Its use is not recommended in OS X.execve()
with Mach-O binaries. Mapping and management of Mach-O dynamic shared libraries, as well as launching of PEF-based applications, are performed by user-space code. mmap()
function. (Graphic device support and other subsystems provide similar functionality, but using different APIs.) In OS X, this interface should be done through user clients. See the Apple I/O Kit documents for additional information. swapon()
call is not supported; macx_swapon()
is the equivalent call from the Mach pager.