Operating Systems Theory and Design Final CPT304
Aaron Johansen CPT304: Operating Systems Theory & Design Instructors name: Joshua Reichard Date: March, 29th, 2021 Describe features of contemporary operating systems and their structures. During the past five weeks of the CPT304 operating system theory and design course, I have learned a considerable amount about operating systems. Throughout this course, we have created multiple concept maps that show the fundamental concepts of an operating system. An operating system serves three main purposes which are to act as an important intermediary between the hardware and the user, computer resource allocation, and lastly making sure the computer runs efficiently. Operating systems serve various functions which include a user interface, program execution, Input/Output operations, resource allocation, protection, and security. Below are the major functions of the operating system along with a brief description...