Linux Hint published a tutorial about how to check the memory usage in Linux.
How to Check Linux Memory Usage
The programs you run on your computer store small bits of information in the RAM so that it can access it when needed as fast as possible. Unfortunately, RAM is very expensive and limited. Without enough free RAM, your computer won’t function properly. Checking RAM usage is one of the most important tasks in Linux. In this article, the most common ways to check memory usage on Linux are explained.
How to Check Linux Memory Usage – Linux Hint