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    The document provides an introduction to operating systems. It discusses four key points: 1. An operating system coordinates resources and prevents errors by managing memory, I/O, the CPU, and more. It also provides standard facilities for application development. 2. The core functions of an operating system include process management, memory management, I/O management, storage management, and protection/security. 3. There is no single accepted definition of an operating system, but it generally includes everything shipped by a vendor, as well as the kernel which runs at all times. 4. The course will cover topics like processes, CPU scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, threads, file systems, and protection

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    The document provides an introduction to operating systems. It discusses four key points: 1. An operating system coordinates resources and prevents errors by managing memory, I/O, the CPU, and more. It also provides standard facilities for application development. 2. The core functions of an operating system include process management, memory management, I/O management, storage management, and protection/security. 3. There is no single accepted definition of an operating system, but it generally includes everything shipped by a vendor, as well as the kernel which runs at all times. 4. The course will cover topics like processes, CPU scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, threads, file systems, and protection

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    Lecture 01

    CS 206 - Operating Systems

    Syed Hammad Ahmed


    What is an Operating System?
    Four Components of a Computer System
    What is an Operating System?
    • “An operating system is similar to a
    government”
    – No useful function of its own
    – Provides an environment for the programs which
    do useful work
    What is an Operating System?
    • Coordinator and Traffic Cop:
    – Manages all resources
    – Settles conflicting requests for resources
    – Prevent errors and improper use of the computer
    • Facilitator:
    – Provides facilities that everyone needs
    – Standard Libraries, Windowing systems
    – Make application programming easier, faster, less error-prone
    • Some features reflect both tasks:
    – E.g. File system is needed by everyone (Facilitator)
    – But File system must be Protected (Traffic Cop)
    So what “really” is an Operating System?

    • Most Likely:
    – Memory Management
    – I/O Management
    – CPU Scheduling
    – Communications? (Does Email belong in OS?)
    – Multitasking/multiprogramming?
    • What about?
    – File System?
    – Multimedia Support?
    – User Interface?
    – Internet Browser?
    Definition of an Operating System
    • No universally accepted definition
    • “Everything a vendor ships when you order an
    operating system”
    – Not a very precise definition yet!
    – http://news.cnet.com/2100-1001-820227.html
    • “The one program running at all times on the
    computer” is the kernel.
    – Everything else is either a system program (ships with
    the operating system) or an application program
    What if we didn’t have an Operating System?

    • Source Code⇒Compiler⇒Object Code⇒Hardware


    • How do you get object code onto the hardware?
    • How do you print out the answer?
    • Once upon a time, had to Toggle in program in binary and
    read out answer from LED’s!

    Altair 8080
    Summary
    • Operating systems coordinate resources and protect
    users from each other
    • Operating systems simplify application
    development by providing standard services
    • In a nutshell:
    – Process Management
    – Memory Management
    – I/O Management
    – Storage Management
    – Protection and Security
    Course Administrivia
    Prerequisites
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Computer Organization and Assembly
    Language
    • C/C++ Programming
    Text Book
    Tentative Course Plan
    • Introduction to Operating Systems
    • Operating System Structure
    • Processes
    • CPU Scheduling
    • Memory Management
    MidTerm 1
    • Virtual Memory
    • Threads
    • Process Synchronization
    • Deadlocks
    MidTerm 2

    • File System Interface and Implementation


    • Protection and Security
    Project
    Final Exam
    Policies
    • Quizzes
    – Most quizzes will be unannounced
    – At least ONE every TWO weeks
    – There might be announced quizzes as well
    – ~ 8 quizzes; lowest 2 will be dropped
    • Cheating
    – No copying is allowed for assignments. Discussions are
    encouraged; however, you must submit your own work
    – Violators will face mark reduction (-100 policy) and/or
    reported to Disciplinary Committee
    – Same goes for all other instruments
    14
    Policies
    • Submission policy
    – Submissions are due at the day and time specified on the
    assignments
    – Late submissions are not acceptable
    • However, you have 2 Late Days per assignment
    • 10% deduction per day
    • Not acceptable on the 3rd day
    • Classroom behavior
    – Be interactive !
    – Try not to sleep :P
    – Speak only
    • During discussions initiated by me
    • When you need to ask a question
    15
    Policies
    • Attendance policy
    – 100% is mandatory
    • ~ 8 lectures
    • Includes medical, event participation, etc.

    – Be punctual
    • 6th min. = late
    • 11th min = absent

    – Contact me immediately if you’re missing classes

    16
    Policies
    • Lab Sessions
    – 3hrs + Tutorials
    – Mandatory
    – Graded
    – Submissions at the end

    17
    Grading Scheme
    Instruments Marks

    Final Exam 50

    Midterm Exams (2) 25

    Assignments + Project 15

    Quizzes 6

    Labs 4
    Course Web Site
    • For announcements, lecture handouts,
    assignments, quiz solutions, web resources, etc.

    • https://sites.google.com/a/nu.edu.pk/os-spring-2011/

    • It’s your responsibility to visit regularly!

    19
    Other Stuff
    • How to contact me?
    – Office hours: To be posted on the course website
    – Location: Room #04
    – E-mail: syed.ahmed@nu.edu.pk
    – By appointment: outside office hours e-mail me for an
    appointment before coming
    • Philosophy
    – Knowledge cannot be taught; it is learned !
    – We won’t teach you, we’ll just guide you !
    – I don’t believe in strict grading. But… there has to be a
    way of rewarding performance.
    20
    My Plans for you this semester
    Tip of the Day

    It’s all about U,


    Not the Teacher

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