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What can originate with either hardware or software?
Interrupts page 260 of the Operating systems book
What are software interrupt?
Software interrupts are signals generated by a program to request the attention of the operating system or to invoke specific system functions. They are typically used for system calls, allowing applications to communicate with the operating system to perform tasks such as accessing hardware or managing memory. Unlike hardware interrupts, which are triggered by external devices, software interrupts are initiated by the software itself, enabling more controlled interactions within the system. This mechanism enhances multitasking and resource management in modern operating systems.
What is interrupts and list classes of interrupts in operating system?
An interrupt is an event that alters the sequence in which the processor execute instructions. It is generated by hardware of computer system. Classes of interrupt:- IBM processor has six types of interrupts. * svc interrupt(supervisor call) *input/output interrupts *external interrupts *Restart interrupts *Program check interrupt *Machine check interrupts
In addition to personal operating systems and server operating systems there are also mobile operating systems and?
Virtual operating system
What do you know about operating systems. What are the types of operating systems?
Operating systems (OS) are software that manage computer hardware and software resources while providing common services for computer programs. They act as an intermediary between users and the computer hardware. The main types of operating systems include batch operating systems, time-sharing operating systems, distributed operating systems, real-time operating systems, and network operating systems. Additionally, there are specialized operating systems for mobile devices, such as Android and iOS, as well as embedded systems used in various appliances.
Advantages of network operating systems?
When you network operating systems you will have the benefit of both operating systems. You have to ensure both systems are compatible before networking them.
What are the benefits of interrupt driven operating system?
interrupts are used to ensure adequate service response times by the processing.
What are the examples of oparating systems in the application software?
Operating systems are not in applications. Applications are installed on Operating Systems.
What are the disadvantages of operating systems?
what are the disadvantages of operating systems effects of information technology
Different types of Microsoft operating systems?
several types of operating systems are there.
Do Supercomputers use single-user multitask operating systems?
Single-user multitask operating systems are also known as network operating systems
What are two operating systems?
Two operating systems are; Windows, and Linux.
