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# [Cheatsheet & Examples: free](https://tech.mrleong.net/cheatsheet-examples-free?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The free command displays the amount of free and used memory in the system. It can show information about physical RAM and swap space. Displaying Basic Memory Statistics Example Usage: free What it does: Displays a summary of the system's memory usag...

Dec 23, 2025 · 2 min read · tech.mrleong.net  
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