Advanced Operating Systems PI_SO1202

Course content:
1. Introduction to Linux kernel 2.0
2. Process states. Wakeup and sleep algorithms.
3. Character device drivers.
4. Block device drivers. Kernel modules.
5. Interrupts and system calls.
6. Buffer cache.
7. Linux 2.0 on SMP machines.
8. Repetition of the material. Example exam test.
Learning outcomes:
Students should learn fundamentals of Linux kernel v. 2.0. They should be able to introduce their own modifications into the kernel.