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tlb entries basics

Hi all,

In the 'Understanding The Linux Kernl by Orielly' it is mentioned that
'the physical address is stored in a TLB entry, so that future
references to the same linear address can be quickly translated'.

What is sort of confusing to me is : isnt it more likely that you are
going to access a location in the same _page_ rather than the same
_location_ itself ? So why store the _whole_ address ?

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

tia
anupam

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