J-Naishj-naish.hashnode.dev·Apr 26, 2024What the "file descriptor" is and the file system on OSWhen we edit a file or access data from a file in C/C++, we cannot avoid dealing with "file descriptor". Today, I will explain what a file descriptor and how to manipulate files using file descriptors. TL;DR A "file descriptor" (or "fd" in short) is ...DiscussC
GOVIND GUPTAforCoding Minutes Blogblog.codingminutes.com·Apr 9, 2024Operating System Boot ProcessThe boot process of an operating system is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of computing. It's the sequence of events that occur from the moment you power on your computer until the operating system is fully loaded and ready for use. Despite its...Discussos boot process
Abdoo Benariabdooowd.hashnode.dev·Mar 28, 2024AbdooOS - Episode 1: The StartIf you live under a rock, an OS is like a big application that runs and controls everything on your computer. For most people, their OS is either Windows or MacOS, and for some other it's Linux. The idea Make a basic OS that supports self-coded comma...Discussos
Vinay Mouryavinaymourya.hashnode.dev·Mar 24, 2024Linux File SystemA file system is a logical collection of files on a partition or disk. A partition is a container for information and can span an entire hard drive if desired. Your hard drive can have various partitions which usually contains only one file system,...Discussfiles
Vinay Mouryavinaymourya.hashnode.dev·Mar 21, 2024Operating systemAn operating system or OS is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software. Without a computer operating system, a computer and software programs would be useless. An operating system (som...Discussos
Nicanor Korirnicanor.hashnode.dev·Mar 21, 2024Shell and terminalFunny enough, I thought these two were the same, like one thing. But under the hood, these are two different things that share most similarities. Think of them as your backstage pass to the inner workings of your computer – where real magic happens! ...Discussshell
Nidal Iguerblog.inidal.dev·Mar 18, 2024Unlocking the Code: A Beginner's Guide to the Digital Frontier📝 Introduction for Beginners: This article is crafted to introduce programming concepts in a way that's accessible to beginners. It aims to simplify complex ideas into understandable terms. While this introduction serves as a great starting point, t...Discuss·30 readsDev Journeyparadigm
Garvit Singhgarvit05.hashnode.dev·Mar 8, 2024Protection & Security In Operating SystemsProtection & Security in Operating Systems IntroductionIn the digital world, operating systems (OS) act as the foundation for secure computing. Protection and security are crucial aspects of an OS, safeguarding its resources and ensuring seamless, re...Discuss·20 likestechnology
Garvit Singhgarvit05.hashnode.dev·Mar 4, 2024File System In Operating SystemsFile System In Operating System File system manages how data is to be stored or fetched. Files are logically divided into blocks and these blocks are then mapped onto the sectors in a hard disk. This mapping may or may not be contiguous. File Attribu...Discuss·10 likesComputer Science
Garvit Singhgarvit05.hashnode.dev·Feb 29, 2024Disk Architecture, Management & SchedulingHard Disk Architecture In Operating Systems Multiple platters are connected together by a spindle and spin together in either clockwise or anticlockwise direction. Each platter has an upper surface and a lower surface. Each platter has a read/write ...Discuss·10 likesComputer Science