SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·3d ago · 5 min readProcess States in Operating SystemsA program sitting on storage is just a set of instructions. When that program starts executing, the operating system creates a process to represent and manage it. But a process does not continuously e00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·5d ago · 5 min readWhat Is an Embedded Operating System?Not every computer is a desktop or laptop. Computers are also built into cars, smart appliances, medical devices, industrial machines, routers, and many other products. These systems often have limite00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·5d ago · 5 min readWhat Is a Clustered Operating System?What if multiple computers could work together so that a service can continue operating even when one computer experiences a failure? This is the basic idea behind a clustered system. Instead of depen00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·5d ago · 4 min readWhat Is a Distributed Operating System?What if several computers could work together and behave like parts of one coordinated system? Instead of treating every computer as completely independent, a Distributed Operating System coordinates 00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·Aug 20 · 4 min readWhat Is a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)?Imagine a system that doesn't just need to perform a task correctly—it needs to perform that task within a specific time requirement. In an ordinary computer, a small delay may not be a serious proble00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·Aug 20 · 4 min readTypes of Operating SystemsOperating systems are not all designed for the same purpose. A desktop computer, a spacecraft, a smartphone, and a large server system can have very different requirements. Because of this, operating 00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·Aug 20 · 5 min readWhat Is a Multitasking Operating System?Modern computers allow you to perform several activities at the same time. You can listen to music while browsing the web, downloading a file, and writing a document. But a single CPU core can only ex00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·Aug 20 · 4 min readWhat Is a Multiprogramming Operating System?A computer's CPU is extremely fast, but programs often spend time waiting for slower operations such as reading from storage or waiting for input. During that waiting time, the CPU could remain idle. 00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·Aug 20 · 4 min readWhat Is a Batch Operating System?Imagine having a large number of tasks that need to be processed, but users don't need to interact with the computer while each task is running. Instead of handling each task individually, the operati00
SSaguninsagunwrites.hashnode.dev·Aug 20 · 4 min readWhat Is an Operating System?An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages a computer's hardware and software resources and provides an environment for applications to run. When you turn on a computer, many components 00
