What Is an Operating System (OS)? You’ve probably been involved in a “PC versus Mac” argument at some point in your life. Everyone seems to have ...

Operating systems are the foundation of modern digital devices. These systems determine how you see and interact with your machines. ...

Introduction In this era of technology, there is no sphere of life where computers are not used. From large production systems to small-scale local ...

Every computer ships with an operating system (OS) and networking capabilities are built into all modern operating systems. The OS consists of software that ...

If I say computer operating system, Windows—the most used operating system on the planet—would be the first that comes to mind. Nowadays, everyone has a ...

Abstract Virtual memory mechanisms allow offering more RAM memory space to processes than the amount of memory physically available in the system, ...

Special Issue Information Dear Colleagues, The objective of this Special Issue is in the design and performance analysis of system software for future ...

Today's operating systems are conceptually upside-down. They developed the hard way, gradually struggling upwards from the machinery (processors, memory, ...

For most people, understanding their computers extends no further than needing to know how to be able to install programs. However, there are a number of ...

When you turn on your computer, it's nice to think that you're in control. There's the trusty computer mouse, which you can move anywhere on the screen, ...