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For variable-length records, must use slot directory.
Possibilities for handling free-space within block:
- compacted (one region of free space)
- fragmented (distributed free space)
In practice, a combination is useful:
- normally fragmented (cheap to maintain)
- compacted when needed (e.g. record won't fit)
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