Introduction to Operating System Design and Implementation The OSP 2 Approach

Name: Introduction to Operating System Design and Implementation The OSP 2 Approach
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ISBN: 9781846288425

ISBN-10: 1846288428

ISBN-13: 9781846288425

Edition: 2007

Authors: Michael Kifer, Scott A. Smolka

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Understanding the main principles and algorithms underlying a modern operating system is essential in undergraduate computer science. The complexity of this subject, however, means that mastering it requires significant practical experience. This unique book accomplishes just that: it teaches introductory subjects in OS design and implementation through hands-on engagement with OSP 2, the next generation of the highly popular OSP courseware. This book exposes students to many essential features of operating systems while at the same time isolating them from low-level, machine-dependent concerns. With its accompanying software, the book contains enough projects for up to three semesters.…

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List price: $54.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Springer London, Limited
Publication date: 8/14/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 172
Size: 7.01" wide x 10.00" long x 0.14" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English




Organization of OSP 2



Putting it all together : an example session with OSP 2



Tasks : management of tasks (a.k.a. processes)



Threads : management and scheduling of threads



Memory : virtual memory management



Devices : scheduling of disk requests



FileSys : the file system



Ports : interprocess communication



Resources : resource management