Homework 5: OS overview, processes and threads
CSE 410, Autumn 1999
Due in class, November 8th

Reading

S+G Chapter 2, sections 5 and 6
S+G Chapter 3, sections 1-3, 7
S+G Chapter 4, sections 1-3

Notes: Your book frequently uses the word "monitor" to mean the same thing as "kernel." Also, Chapter 2 sections 1-4 review concepts we've already covered, so if you'd like a different viewpoint have a look.

To be turned in

S+G Exercises 2.8, 2.10, 3.6, 3.7, and 4.3

Extra credit: S+G Exercise 2.6. Your answer must be well thought out to get credit.