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Microsoft Windows (10) Vs macOS (Mojave)

Diksha Patro
Updated on 25-Jul-2023 15:01:46

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Introduction Microsoft Windows 10 has become the most recent version available for Microsoft Corporation's prevalent platform. It became available in the year 2015 and has since grown into one of the most popular laptop operating systems. The latest version of Windows has an adaptable user experience, sophisticated safety features, and broad integration with a wide range of both hardware and software machines. Mac OS X Mojave, on the opposing conjunction, is the most recent update to Apple Inc.'s OS. It came out in the year 2018 as well as is accessible only on devices made by Apple. Mojave, the latest ... Read More

Methods to clean temporary files from Ubuntu

Diksha Patro
Updated on 25-Jul-2023 14:59:57

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Introduction Temporary documents are data produced by calculating for storing details whereas another operation is being carried out performed. These short-term documents may build up over time and consume valuable disc space. Ubuntu is an established Linux-based operating system that includes a number of methods for cleaning temporary data and optimizing disc space The most common techniques for cleaning temporary data in Ubuntu involve employing the terminal's "clean" and "auto-remove" instructions, employing builtin tasks such as Ubuntu Janitor, and utilizing third-party programs such as Bleach Bit. These are among the simple and effective strategies for freeing up disc space and ... Read More

Longest Remaining Time First (LRTF) CPU Scheduling Program

Diksha Patro
Updated on 25-Jul-2023 14:42:03

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The Longest Remaining Time First (LRTF) scheduling algorithm is a variant of the Longest Job First (LJF) algorithm and is used by the operating system to schedule incoming processes. In LRTF, the process with the highest remaining execution time is given the highest priority and scheduled to be executed first. Algorithm Create a structure of process containing all necessary fields like AT (Arrival Time), BT(Burst Time), CT(Completion Time), TAT(Turn Around Time), and WT(Waiting Time). Sort the processes according to their Arrival Time (AT). Find the process with the largest Burst Time (BT) and execute it for one unit of ... Read More

Oracle Linux vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Way2Class
Updated on 20-Jul-2023 15:19:54

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Two of the most popular corporate Linux distributions on the market are Oracle Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Despite the fact that the two operating systems share the same source code, there are some significant variations between them that merit investigation. The similarities and differences between Oracle Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux will be highlighted when we compare the two operating systems in this post. What are Oracle Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux? A Linux distribution called Oracle Linux is based on the free and open-source CentOS operating system. It was created by Oracle Corporation and is ... Read More

Priority Assignment to Tasks in Operating System

Way2Class
Updated on 19-Jul-2023 21:40:42

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The practice of giving each task or process in an operating system a priority level is known as a priority assignment. A priority level is a number that represents the relative urgency or significance of an activity or process in comparison to other tasks. When there are numerous tasks that are ready to run, the operating system utilizes the priority level to decide which job should be done next. Priority-level tasks are carried out before those with lower priority levels. This guarantees that the system runs effectively and that the most important activities are finished first. The assignment of priorities ... Read More

Setting Up a Linux Multifunction Server

Pranavnath
Updated on 18-Jul-2023 17:05:13

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Linux is widely used both as a Desktop Operating System and to create server platforms. Linux can be used to build standalone servers, and mail servers, create a web server, and set up a gateway for LAN. It is extensively used in the fields of telecommunications, embedded systems, satellites, medical equipment, military systems, computer graphics, and desktop computing. 75 percent of the world's top supercomputers run on the LINUX operating system. Setting Up a Linux Multifunction Server Creating a Linux Multifunction server First, we need to install the Debian distribution of Linux. Then configure the network manually. We need to ... Read More

SetUID, SetGID, and Sticky Bits in Linux File Permissions

Pranavnath
Updated on 18-Jul-2023 16:31:00

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File permission in a Linux environment provides privileges to the owner or administrators to execute programs or applications. Permissions are set for the files or directories using chmod and chown commands with read, write and execute notations. Special permissions such as setuid, setgid, and sticky bits are initiated for executable files or directories; the user needs to pay more attention when these special permissions are set because they may impose security risks to all other users. Each file present in the directories has userId termed as uid and groupId as gid specified by the owner of the file, to execute ... Read More

Read-Copy Update

Pranavnath
Updated on 17-Jul-2023 18:46:05

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RCU is a method that can manage multiple process execution and can be deployed to any operating system and one among them is the Linux kernel. It is an easy process synchronization method and it splits the RCU update into two phases namely removal and reclamation. This mechanism allows the reads along with the updates to occur simultaneously. The process occurs concurrently between the many readers and updaters of the operating system. Apart from the easy process, it is also reliable to access for the simultaneous process. Read-Copy Update Definition Read-copy update (RCU) is one of the best data structures ... Read More

Install MongoDB Community Edition 4.0 on Linux

Satish Kumar
Updated on 17-Jul-2023 16:31:43

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Introduction MongoDB is a popular open-source NoSQL database management system known for its scalability, flexibility, and ease of use. If you're using a Linux operating system and looking to install MongoDB Community Edition 4.0, this article will provide you with a detailed guide accompanied by examples and the corresponding command outputs. Prerequisites Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites − A Linux-based operating system (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, or Debian). Root or sudo privileges. An active internet connection. Step 1: Import the MongoDB GPG Key To begin the installation process, we first need to ... Read More

Install LXC (Linux Containers) in RHEL, Rocky & AlmaLinux

Satish Kumar
Updated on 17-Jul-2023 16:30:50

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Introduction LXC, short for Linux Containers, is an operating system-level virtualization method that allows you to run multiple isolated Linux systems (containers) on a single host. It provides a lightweight and efficient alternative to traditional virtualization technologies. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing LXC on RHEL, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux, three popular distributions known for their stability and security. Prerequisites Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites − A supported version of RHEL, Rocky Linux, or AlmaLinux. Sudo or root access to the system. An internet connection. ... Read More

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