COM S 414: Operating Systems

Cross-Listing: Not cross-listed.

An introduction to the logical design of systems programs, with emphasis on multiprogrammed operating systems. Topics include process synchronization, deadlock, memory management, input-output methods, information sharing, protection and security, and file systems. The impact of network and distributed computing environments on operating systems is also discussed.

Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer

Prerequisites: COM S 314 or 316. Corequisite: COM S 415 in spring only.

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 3

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs414/2007fa
  • Einar Vollset
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs414/2007su
  • Einar Vollset
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs414/2007sp
  • Hakim Weatherspoon