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Operating Systems (OS), 2004.
This paper discusses extensively the design and function of an operating system (OS).
6,365 words (approx. 25.5 pages), 49 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This paper explains that operating systems are primarily resource managers; the main resource they manage is computer hardware in the form of processors, storage, input/output devices, communication devices, and data. The author points out that it is important to understand that an operating system occupies the lower layer of system software; hence, it is always closest to the physical machine and, therefore, effectively manages both hardware and software by making use of its kernel. The paper stresses that security plays a fundamental role in an operating system, since it protects the OS from being destroyed or invaded.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Operating Systems Concept
Operating System?s Objective and Function
Operating System Evolution
Process Description and Control
Threads / Microkernels
Concurrency, Mutual Exclusion, Synchronization
Deadlock And Starvation
Memory Management
Virtual Memory
Scheduling
I/O Management
File Management
Security
Conclusion
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"A process in a multiprogramming system is said to be in a state of deadlock if it is waiting for a particular event that will not occur. ?In a system, deadlock, one or more processes are deadlocked?. In multi programmed computing systems, resource sharing is one of the primary goals of the operating system. When resources are shared among a population if users, each of whom maintains exclusive control over particular resources allocated to that user, it is possible for deadlocks to develop in which the processes of some users will never be able to finish."
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Operating Systems, 2002.
A brief history of computer architecture and operating systems.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses how programming computer architecture includes the instruction set, memory organization and input/output structure and how at the machine level making use of this structure is cryptic and tedious. Operating systems are therefore implemented to serve this function. It looks at how the computers in use between 1945 and 1955 were massive, costly entities driven by unreliable vacuum tubes and how all programming was done in machine language because the computer industry had not yet advanced far enough to need operating systems. It analyzes how the development of the transistor in the middle of the 1950s made computers considerably more reliable and smaller, looks at the batch systems that were used from from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s and the new computer architecture using LSI (large scale integration) developed in the 1980's. It follows the development of the different operating systems to move with the advancement in technology from DOS for to Linux , Unix and Windows.
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"Technicians next addressed the problem of the need for a simple protection scheme and created one by which certain memory (found where the monitor resides) was made off-limits to user programs, which prevented user programs from corrupting the monitor. To keep user programs from reading too many (or not enough) cards, the hardware was changed, allowing the computer to operate in one of two modes: one for the monitor, and one for the user programs. IO could only be performed in monitor mode, meaning that IO requests from the user programs were passed to the monitor. To prevent an infinite loop from developing, a timer was added to the system and modifications were made so that a maximum execution time for the job was passed to the monitor. The computer would then interrupt the job and return control to the monitor when this time was exceeded ("Operating Systems History")."
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Windows Operating Systems, 2007.
An analysis of networking using Windows' operating systems.
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper examines the evolution of operating systems in their support of a multitude of networking protocols. The paper focuses on the wide variation in hardware and software products, components, applications, and tools. This paper includes an overview of basic networking principles and progresses, through an analysis of Microsoft-specific networking alternatives present in Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and Windows XP Professional Server. The paper analyzes Microsoft's approach to implementing the transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP).
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TCP/IP in Microsoft's Networking Strategy
Why TCP/IP Is the De Facto Standard for Networking
Figure 1: The OSI Model
Integration Strategies using the Microsoft Operating Systems
Connecting with Novell
Summary
References
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"Microsoft's' en masse adoption of TCP/IP as their de factor networking protocol was necessary due to the following reasons. First, the need for device independence at the router, hub, and switch level of networks forced the need for a standard soon after networking began to grow in popularity in government and education sectors. Second, the requirement of having a standardized addressing method was critical so what has turned into the IP address of systems could be recognized through the many different networks. This standardization applies to the definition of IP addressing, IP Address classes, and subnet masking conventions."
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Operating Systems, 2003.
A comparison between OS/2 and Linux operating systems.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper compares and contrasts OS/2 and Linux operating systems It discusses their key features, popularity in the market and future potential. The author examines the importance of the operating system and how each one works.
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"All computers have operating systems whether they are personal computers hand held devices or large super computers. The operating system determines how other programs run the file structure of the system ..."
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Operating Systems on the Internet, 2002.
A discussion of the various operating systems used around the world.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper describes some of the common operating systems that are handled by users around the world. The pros and cons of some of these systems are also listed at the end of the article. Since the article is about 'common' operating systems, public opinion has been given significance. The paper offers a strategic position on Windows.
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Operating Systems, 2003.
A discussion on a hypothetical single and multi-operating systems.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper analyzes a situation for a hypothetical company in relation to switching from a single-operating system configuration to a multi-operating system configuration.
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Computer Operating Systems Comparison, 2001.
A comparison of different operating systems used in Microsoft Windows.
3,290 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 33 sources, $ 94.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows 98, Windows, Windows CE, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and the Open Source operating system Linux. It describes the key features of each, the system requirements, installation requirements, history, and hardware/software supported.
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"Operating systems are the backbone of each and every computer system and the most important program that runs on a computer. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers. webopedia.com). "
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64-Bit Operating Systems, 2004.
This paper discusses the 64-bit architecture of operating systems, which permits expanded memory and processing speeds in computers.
1,825 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that a 64-bit processor is simply one that can work with numbers that are up to 64 bits long instead of 32 bits long as in a 32-bit processor. The author points out that computers with 64-bit processors can run database and other business programs faster, manage larger data files and databases, allow more concurrent users and applications to access data, and reduce software-licensing fees. The paper reports that a 64-bit processor can work on extremely large data sets very efficiently, at least in theory; however, modern 32-bit processors can now work on multiple 32-bit instructions simultaneously.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Understanding the Differences between 32-Bit and 64-Bit
How 64-Bit Processors Work
Advantages and Disadvantages
Conclusion
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"Performance benefits will increase when software is written specifically to take advantage of 64-bit processors. In this case, a 64-bit processor can perform an instruction on a larger chunk of data in one operation, but again, this is only of benefit if a user is working with very large numbers, or they need very high integer precision. As such, daily office applications and games realize very little benefit or improvement from 64-bit technology."
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UNIX Operating System, 2006.
The paper examines the UNIX Operating System (OS).
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper examines the UNIX Operating System (OS). Understanding computing without the utilization or knowledge of UNIX is very difficult for most people. The reason for this could be the fact that the various editions UNIX Operating System have a significant usage in almost every computer, irrespective of the computer's version. Its is also a fact that many of the computer's tasks can be done only with the assistance of the UNIX operating system. The paper explains why the UNIX operating system is so accessible and significant. It delves into the background of the system and the ideas behind it. The paper further analyzes the developments made in UNIX systems over the years, the key utilities and the present status of UNIX Operating Systems. The conclusion presents the future of the UNIX Operating System.
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"UNIX is an operating system, which not only is extremely unique, but also had been the first of its kind because, unlike other programs at the time, all the computer need to do was operate the UNIX operating system and then the operating system would operate everything else, i.e. this special kind of program runs all the other related programs that the user needs to work with when he is using the computer. This kind of program or creation of such a program was not normality till and after the 1970s. In the computing industry back then, the trend was that an operating system was created by the owners of the industry for the implementation in a certain computer that was sold by the company itself. This made the computer act like a very limited machine while working on programs that did not work in concurrence with the operating system already in the computer. The inability of a variety of different programs to work on a single computer was also a handicap. The operating system, of course, was different from one type of computer to the other because of the different makers in the market. A good example to clarify this application is the Apple's Macintosh- operating system which has been an owner operating system for a large part of the system's use making the programs working on this structure unable to work on any other setup or operating system. Another example of such a system is the DEC's VMS. 4. UNIX is the most influential and successful open OS that can work on any kind of computer with its various editions. MS-DOS, a program partly formed by the UNIS OS is a good example of a non-owner (or open) OS (John 1998)."
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Application Domains in Operating Systems, 2006.
A research proposal of the current and future trends in small, communicating computer systems.
3,603 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper provides a discussion of the application domains that are typically associated with the small, communicating computer systems class, and how this operating system design has been impacted by the requirements of these application domains. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion. Includes annotated bibliography.
Introduction
Particular Requirements of this Application Domain
How These Requirements Impact the OS Designs for the Small, Communicating Computer Systems Class
Conclusion
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"Computers continue to get smaller and the evolution of processing speeds is following Moore's Law. It is reasonable to assume that at some point in the foreseeable future, the desktop computer may simply become a thing of the past. Increasingly, mobile communications devices are being used to develop informal "networks" of friends, co-workers and family members. As a result, the use of small, communicating computer systems, mostly in wireless configurations, is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to older (i.e., a few years) computer systems that do not provide the same level of flexibility and functionality for a company's growing information technology needs today. Identifying current and future trends in this environment, then, assumes a new level of importance for companies seeking to maximize their return on their scarce IT resources, as well as for consumers who are seeking to identify the most appropriate wireless tool for their needs today."
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Unix/Linux Operating System, 2002.
A look at what is considered to be the only viable competition for Microsoft Windows - The Unix Linux operating system.
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses why the Unix/Linux Operating System has become popular and its major advantages as compared to Microsoft Windows. The writer also explores the five components of an operating system - user interface, device management, file management, memory management and processor management.
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"Analysts agree that if one operating system stands a chance to give Microsoft a run for its money, that system is Linux, a version of Bell Labs' venerable Unix operating system, written for personal computers. With a very strong grass-roots movement, Linux users are in the millions world-wide. The reason for the Linux phenomenon stems from the input and support of Linux users around the world. Unlike Microsoft who sell a site license giving you the right to install Windows on a certain number of computers, Linux allows its users to pass on their system and to use it on as many computers as they want, even allowing to modify the program (Simnacher 1998). Moreover, you can download Linux from the Internet or get a copy from the North Texas Linux Users Group or another Linux user. Furthermore, Linux fans rave about the operating system?s reliability and speed. It can run on relatively old 386-based computers and Linux has versions available for Digital Equipment Corp.?s Alpha 64 workstations and the Macintosh and the Amiga, a computer that Commodore, a computer maker, abandoned (Simnacher 1998).'
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Comparing Operating Systems, 2004.
A comparison and contrast of Windows XP, Windows CE, and Linux.
958 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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A brief compare-contrast paper of three major computer operating systems: Windows XP, Windows CE, and Linux. The writer explains their similarities and differences and details each program's unique features.
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"Windows CE (consumer electronics), as the name indicates is Microsoft?s embedded operating system specially developed for many types of consumer electronic gadgets like PDA?s, industrial controllers and other mobile communication devices. It is in a true sense a multitasking and multithreading operating system and hence allows for two applications to be run at the same time. The first version of Windows CE had a similar feel to Windows 95 and included specially tailored versions of Word, excel as well as other features like PPP Internet connectivity, customized email and support for applications from other vendors."
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Operating Systems, 2004.
Review of the characteristics of the Microsoft Windoes XP Professional.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper provides a review of the characteristics of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system. It presents an overview of the system, user interface, process management, memory management, file system, I/0 systems, networking and distributed systems.
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Operating System Analysis, 2005.
This paper compares and analyzes the similarities and differences between the operating systems (OS) of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to that of the Red Hat Enterprise Linus AS 3.0.
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This paper compares the published reports and research results pertaining to both Microsoft's and Linux's operating systems (OS). According to one independent non-sponsored survey 88% of the corporations polled indicate that Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS gives enhanced performance and reliability compared to Linux in similar usage situations. This paper delves into the reasons why more than 50% of the corporations polled use Linux for web server, email server and specialized application server functions. This paper lists the components of both the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Linux's Red Hat Enterprise Linus AS 3.0. The writer contends and explains why the Windows Server is the fastest, most reliable and secure OS to come out of Microsoft. This paper details the various versions of OS produced by Linux which are comprised of the WS, AS and ES editions. The writer of this paper also briefly discusses the history of Bill Gates' Microsoft Corporation as well as the Linux Corporation founded by Linus Torvaldus.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Overview
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3.0 Overview
Compare and Contrast Cost
Compare and Contrast Market Share
Summary and Conclusion
References
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"Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is the next generation Windows OS which offers the cream of Windows Server 2000 technology and makes it simpler for the user to install, manage, and run. Launching the Windows Server 2003 x64 versions on HP ProLiant servers, the most flexible Windows Server platform gives high performance for 32-bit as well as 64-bit applications on the same system. There are four editions of Windows Server 2003 i.e. Web, Standard, Enterprise and Data centre editions. The new Standard x64 edition provides support to 1-4 processors and further till 32 GBs of memory whereas the new Enterprise x64 Edition provides support to 1-8 processors and a maximum of 1 Terra Byte or TB of memory. Windows Server 2003 incorporates the total functionality customers require currently from a Windows Server OS to perform better with less, such as security, reliability, availability and scalability."
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An Information-Based Operating System, 2005.
This paper is a detailed outline of an information-based operating system for a company called "K, Inc", a sales and brokerage within the nickel industry.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper operates under the supposition that "K, Inc." has hired a consultant to prepare a presentation relative to an information-based operating system. The author determines what type of system can and should be built. The paper discusses the advantages of the proposed system.
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"K Inc. has reached a critical juncture in its corporate business cycle. Due to the Company's success in forging a position of strength as a nickel catalyst (i.e. effectuating trading of nickel through K Inc.'s industry savvy), it has grown into a multinational company with the need for an information technology system which can adequately support not only the Company's current ventures but one capable of growing and evolving with the Company's needs and growth. The capital investment required for developing, installing, and training a system that will serve as both a storehouse for the Company's collective business acumen in the field of nickel but also as resource accessible for both research purposes as well as for the off-site entry of the most current information relative to industry trends and developments will be returned to the Company several times over due to the enhancement of quick time access to information."
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