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Operating Systems

An operating system (OS) is essential system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, performing key functions such as process management, memory management, and file system management. It utilizes scheduling algorithms for processes, handles memory through techniques like paging, and addresses deadlocks with solutions like the Banker's algorithm. Additionally, OS facilitates multithreading, system calls, and employs device drivers to interact with hardware.

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Operating Systems

An operating system (OS) is essential system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, performing key functions such as process management, memory management, and file system management. It utilizes scheduling algorithms for processes, handles memory through techniques like paging, and addresses deadlocks with solutions like the Banker's algorithm. Additionally, OS facilitates multithreading, system calls, and employs device drivers to interact with hardware.

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Operating Systems

Introduction to Operating Systems

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software
resources.

Key functions include process management, memory management, file system management, and
system calls.

Processes are managed using scheduling algorithms like FCFS, Round Robin, and Priority
Scheduling.

Memory management involves techniques such as paging and segmentation.

File systems organize and store data efficiently; examples include NTFS, ext4, and FAT32.

Process states: A process can be in New, Ready, Running, Waiting, or Terminated states.

Deadlocks occur when multiple processes wait for resources indefinitely; solutions include Banker's
algorithm.

Virtual memory allows a system to run programs larger than physical memory using paging and
swapping.

Multithreading enables parallel execution within a process, improving performance in multi-core


systems.

System calls act as an interface between user applications and the OS, allowing functions such as
file access.

Interrupts and context switching play a crucial role in process scheduling.

Device drivers act as intermediaries between the OS and hardware components.

Introduction to Operating Systems

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software
resources.

Key functions include process management, memory management, file system management, and
system calls.
Processes are managed using scheduling algorithms like FCFS, Round Robin, and Priority
Scheduling.

Memory management involves techniques such as paging and segmentation.

File systems organize and store data efficiently; examples include NTFS, ext4, and FAT32.

Process states: A process can be in New, Ready, Running, Waiting, or Terminated states.

Deadlocks occur when multiple processes wait for resources indefinitely; solutions include Banker's
algorithm.

Virtual memory allows a system to run programs larger than physical memory using paging and
swapping.

Multithreading enables parallel execution within a process, improving performance in multi-core


systems.

System calls act as an interface between user applications and the OS, allowing functions such as
file access.

Interrupts and context switching play a crucial role in process scheduling.

Device drivers act as intermediaries between the OS and hardware components.

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