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What is the OS?
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A program for execution of user programs.
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What functions does the OS perform for the user?
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UI, Command interpreter, directory structure, applications
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How is the OS useful in a programming environment?
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Utilities, 'high-level' I/O, memory access
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Where is the OS key for efficiency?
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Task scheduling, storing/retrieval of data
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Why is extensibility key for the OS?
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Must support hardware and software not yet developed.
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How is extensibility of the OS improved?
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Patches, fixes, new applications, tools and system services
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How is extensibility made possible?
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Modular design of the system
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Describe the modular design from ground up.
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Hardware, OS, Utilities, Applications
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What is the objective of swapping?
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Simulate a bgiger system.
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