The document discusses the concepts of processes and threads in computer programming, detailing how they manage memory and execute tasks. It explains the lifecycle of processes, including states such as ready, waiting, and executing, as well as the role of the CPU in managing these processes. Additionally, it covers inter-process communication and the advantages and disadvantages of user-level versus kernel-level threads.
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OS - Unit 2
The document discusses the concepts of processes and threads in computer programming, detailing how they manage memory and execute tasks. It explains the lifecycle of processes, including states such as ready, waiting, and executing, as well as the role of the CPU in managing these processes. Additionally, it covers inter-process communication and the advantages and disadvantages of user-level versus kernel-level threads.