操作系统概念（Operating System Concepts）学习笔记 chapter1 Introduction

操作系统概念（Operating System Concepts）chapter1

What Operating Systems Do

Computer-System Organization

Computer-System Architecture

Operating-System Structure

Operating-System Operations

Process Management

Memory Management

Storage Management

Protection and Security

Kernel Data Structures

Computing Environments

Open-Source Operating Systems

程序：指令集和 有序   完成某个任务

What is an Operating System?

A program that acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer hardware

Operating system goals:

Execute user programs and make solving user problems easier

Make the computer system convenient to use

Use the computer hardware in an efficient manner

Four Components of a Computer System

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Depends on the point of view

Users want convenience, ease of use and good performance

Don’t care about resource utilization

But shared computer such as mainframe or minicomputer must keep all users happy

Users of dedicate systems such as workstations have dedicated resources but frequently use shared resources from servers

Handheld computers are resource poor,  optimized for usability and battery life

Some computers have little or no user interface, such as embedded computers in devices and automobiles

友好性和效率：二者哪个更重要无法说明