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Interrupts in operating systems?
Interrupts in operating systems: 1. Events signaled by the hardware, which require handling. 2. Bogus terminus for system-calls on Intel platform.
Can unix operate without any other operating system?
Of course. Any piece of software which calls itself an 'operating system,' such as UNIX, is independent of all other operating systems.
What are system calls in Unix?
System calls provides interface use of services available in the operating system.
Can you have two operating systems on one computer?
Yes, but only one can be in control of the system. When a choice of operating systems exist, you typically choose the controlling operating system via a boot menu at startup. To switch to another operating system, you must restart the system. It is possible to run two or more operating systems at the same time via virtual machines. A virtual machine is a software program that emulates a real computer. However, operating systems within a virtual machine have no direct control over the physical machine which is always under the direct control of the one operating system chosen at startup. Virtual machine operating system calls are routed to the virtual machine software which must translate the call to invoke the appropriate system function of controlling operating system. As a result, virtual machines perform extremely poorly compared to the physical machines within which they operate.
Why is the shell not part of the operating system itself?
Operating systems do 2 things: (1). Providing an easier abstraction layer (system calls) for user programs to access the real HW machine. (2). It manages the system resource. It this view, the shell is not considered as part of the operating system because: (1). It acts as a interpreter(from user command to system calls) only, and (2). It runs in user mode, and (3). It is highly possible to replace the shell if you don't like one.
How will studying assembly language enhance your understanding of operating systems?
Assembly language is a good tool for learning how applications programs communicate with the computer's operating system via interrupt handlers, system calls, and common memory areas. Assembly language programming also helps when learning how the operating system loads and executes application programs.
What is a system call in computing?
System calls provide an interface between the process an the operating system. System calls allow user-level processes to request some services from the operating system which process itself is not allowed to d
What are system calls?
Call tracking devices will keep track of your calls. They can remember times called and durations of calls made and received.
Windows 2000XP calls what files critical to a successful operating system load the?
system state data
Why are dual modes needed and how do system calls relate to the operating system and the concept of dual mode?
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What are the file management function of the operating system under copy?
Most modern operating systems are not directly responsible for file management functions. Instead the operating system calls one of possibly several file management systems to provide these functions. This gives much greater flexibility and the ability to exchange files on different media (e.g. FAT, NTFS, HFS+, CD/DVD/UDF ISO-13346, Files-11).
How UNIX system calls work?
A "System Call" is used for the purpose of accomplishing a privileged task for a user by the operating system since the user cannot directly get access to the file system, hardware, etc. The exact methodology is described in any standard Operating Systems textbook and the discussion of how it works is beyond the scope of this web site.
