Evolution of OS Architectures: A Survey on Parallel Computing based OS Kernels

Rohma Najam *, Ebrahim Deen **
*-** Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Periodicity:September - November'2020
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jcom.8.3.18252

Abstract

Parallel and multiprocessor computing has always been considered as the pioneer machines for speed, performance and optimization. Of course, to run such hardcore machines, sophisticated software, known as Operating Systems (OS) are required. In this paper some well known operating system which are specifically developed and used for parallel and multiprocessor computing have been reviewed. Specific functionalities of the OS kernels such as interprocess communication, architectures and memory management have been discussed in this survey paper.

Keywords

Operating Systems, Kernel Architectures, Parallel Computing, Multiprocessor Computing.

How to Cite this Article?

Najam, R., and Deen, E. (2020). Evolution of OS Architectures: A Survey on Parallel Computing based OS Kernels. i-manager's Journal on Computer Science, 8(3), 25-43. https://doi.org/10.26634/jcom.8.3.18252

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