How Do I Clear the Cache in Linux?

How Do I Clear the Cache in Linux?
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What is the command to clear cache?

Using the command prompt to clear the cache is straightforward:

  1. Click on the Start button and type cmd.
  2. Open the command prompt.
  3. Enter the following command in the prompt: ipconfig/flushdns.

What is cache memory in Linux?

Cache memory has an operating speed similar to the CPU itself so, when the CPU accesses data in cache, the CPU is not kept waiting for the data. Cache memory is configured such that, whenever data is to be read from RAM, the system hardware first checks to determine if the desired data is in cache.

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