An information processing system using a plurality of nodes is disclosed, in which each of the nodes is capable of accessing its own internal memory, as well as memory of the other nodes. In certain situations it becomes necessary to acquire a work area, such as a physical page, for the purpose of executing...http://www.google.de/patents/US6092157?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6092157 - Processing method, apparatus and system for memory management using shared memories with common data areas