Why should I study Operating Systems? Need to understand interaction between the hardware and applications New applications,new hardware.. Need to understand basic principles in the design of computer systems efficient resource management,security,flexibility Increasing need for specialized operating systems e.g.embedded operating systems for devices-cell phones, sensors and controllers real-time operating systems-aircraft control,multimedia services 10 10 Why should I study Operating Systems? Need to understand interaction between the hardware and applications New applications, new hardware.. Need to understand basic principles in the design of computer systems efficient resource management, security, flexibility Increasing need for specialized operating systems e.g. embedded operating systems for devices - cell phones, sensors and controllers real-time operating systems - aircraft control, multimedia services