Operating Systems An Introduction
Operating Systems An Introduction
Systems: An
Introduction
An operating system (OS) acts as the fundamental
software that manages a computer's hardware and
software resources. It provides a platform for applications
to run and allows users to interact with the computer.
History and Evolution of
Operating Systems
The kernel is the core of The shell provides a The file system organizes
the OS, managing essential command-line interface for and manages files and
resources like memory, users to interact with the folders on storage devices,
CPU, and input/output kernel and execute providing a hierarchical
devices. commands. structure.
Types of Operating Systems
Process Scheduling
Process Communication
The OS facilitates communication between processes, allowing them to
exchange data and synchronize activities.
Process Termination
Paging
Paging divides memory into fixed-size pages, allowing efficient allocation and
management of memory space.
Memory Allocation
The OS manages memory allocation, assigning and releasing memory to processes,
preventing conflicts and ensuring optimal utilization.
Memory Protection
The OS protects memory access, preventing programs from interfering with each
other or corrupting critical system data.
File Management in Operating Systems
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Presented by
Daksh Goyal