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It’s not always a provider issue. In most cases, it comes down to how Linux allocates resources and how system tools report them. Here’s why:
- Memory: The kernel + firmware reserve a slice. Tools also report in MiB/GiB, not MB/GB.
- Disk: Some space goes to system partitions + unit conversions.
In short: what you see is expected. Nothing “missing” - just Linux doing its thing.
Full breakdown with examples is here:
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezSEyDKa
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