Nov 28

2007

The Kernel

Filed Under (Windows Xp) by Admin on 28-11-2007

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Between applications and the hardware stands the kernel. It is the part of the operating system that performs the most basic and most critical functions that an OS is supposed to support. Its functions are:
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Nov 27

2007

Different kinds of Operating Systems

Filed Under (Windows Xp) by Admin on 27-11-2007

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Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Real-time operating systems are no-frills operating systems designed for one thing—performance. They are typically used in scientific research, industrial robots and devices like mobile phones. They offer little, if any, user interaction.

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