1. CPS2236 Contemporary Operating Systems Fall Semester, 2013
Lecture 1: Introductions
Instructor: Ashraf Yaseen
Department of Math & Computer Science
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
08/27/2013

2. Outline Course Administration Course Topics Classes of Computers
Introduction to OS

3. Administrivia Class Web Page Blackboard http://www.cs.odu.edu/~ayaseen
Syllabus
Class Policy
Class Notes
Posted before class
Read class notes before class
Assignments
Posted after class
Pay attention to the due dates
Blackboard
Posting grades
Sending out s to class

4. Administrivia-cont. Instructor: Ashraf Yaseen
Instructional Addresses
Instructor: Ashraf Yaseen
Office phone:
Office location: Henderson Hall, 139
Office hours:
M,W,F: 10:00AM-2:00PM
T,R: 2:00PM-3:00PM
by appointment

5. Administrivia-cont. Grading Policy Late Assignment/HW Policy
Quizzes will be announced in class
Late Assignment/HW Policy
0~24 hrs: -5%
24~48 hrs: -10%
>48 hrs: grade = 0
Number
Activities/ Evaluation Methods
Percentages 2
Term Exam
30% 1
Final Exam
25% 6
Assignments/Homework
Quiz
15%
>=90 A
Excellent
80-89 B
Very Good
70-79 C
Good
60-69 D
Passed
<60 F
Failed
Class participation and presentation quality will also impact final grade

6. Administrivia-cont. Your Written/Read Responsibilities 5 Homework
Due at start of class on due date
Emergency arrangements; else hand in early
1-3 Term Test;
Final Exam: comprehensive exam.
Course Project and Presentations: student-led reviews/material integration before exams
Readings from textbooks – read before/after class

7. Administrivia-cont. Textbook
Survey of Operating Systems by Jane and Charles Holcombe, 3rd Ed, McGraw-Hill

8. CSU Honor Code
The Honor Code applies to your conduct in this course. If you have questions, talk to me
HOMEWORK:
All submitted work must be your own
Do not copy another student’s work
Do discuss material and homework with classmates, professor
If you work with someone, write this on the first page of your submitted work
EXAMS: Do not give assistance to or receive assistance from anyone but professor
Violations of this Code are treated seriously
Evidence of cheating, plagiarism, or unauthorized collaboration will result in a 0 grade for quiz/assignment/exam
May have further consequences
The honor code applies to your conduct in this course. Essentially, submit…

9. How to get help? Ask questions in class (or after class)
Attend office hours me
Make sure that you put “CPS2236” in your subject line
Send it from your .edu account
It wouldn’t come to my spam folder
State clearly what you need in your

10. How to Get an A in this Class?
Attendance
Attend class regularly and on time
Ask questions
Work on in-class exercises and labs
Notes
Read over class notes before class
Review class notes after class
Homework
Get started as early as possible
Contact me if you encounter problems

11. About Me
I got my bachelor’s from JUST (Jordan University of Science & Technology)
Master’s from NYiT (New York Institute of Technology)
Ph.D. (in process) ODU (Old Dominion University)
My Research
Computational Biology
High Performance Computing

12. How about you? Tell us your name and year
In a few sentences, tell us about you, e.g.
Where are you from?
What is your major?
Career plans or after-college plans?
Favorite hobby, sport?
Something interesting about yourself
Expectation in this class

13. Greater Expectations Class Attendance & Participation: mandatory
In-Class exercises/discussion questions
Solidify your understanding
Help gauge your understanding
Increase interactivity (reduce boredom)
You are expected to try your best in class
By attending, you work less out class.
If you miss class, you are responsible for learning what you missed

14. Greater Expectations-cont.
Student Presentations:
Prepare/practice and cover all material clearly and concisely (set time limit)
Refresh/integrate course material before exams
Student explanation benefits audience, presenter
Practice: presentation skills are a key to success
Submitted work: neat, complete, well-organized
logic, programming, math: clearly show steps towards solution, comment programs
Explanatory paragraphs: thoughtful, legible, grammatical, full sentences

15. Greater Expectations-cont.
Behave and perform in a professional manner
Be punctual, dress appropriately and be attentive
Respect the rights of all participants by turning off any device that could cause a disturbance during class (this includes pagers, cell phones, personal alarms and iPod music players).
Negative behavior patterns in class (e.g. unexcused absences, tardiness, and class disruptions, wearing hats, eating, drinking, smoking and sleeping) will be treated seriously
could result in a reduction of up to 12.5% (labs) of a student’s final grade.

16. While in Class, No Facebook No Cell phone
No Music players
No Topic unrelated to class.
No Sleep
No Food
No bad jokes

17. Importance of This Course
Important Technology Skills
Information technology (IT) offers many career paths, leading to occupations in such fields as
PC repair, network administration, telecommunications, Web development, graphic design, and desktop support.
To become competent in any IT field, you need certain basic computer skills.
This course will help you build a foundation for success in the IT field by introducing you to fundamental information about desktop operating systems

18. Course Topics Introduction to Operating Systems
Computer Security Basics
Desktop Virtualization
Disk Operating System (DOS) and the Command-Line Interface
Windows XP Professional
Today’s Windows—Windows Vista and Windows 7
Under the Windows Desktop
Linux on the Desktop
Mac OS X on the Desktop
The Client Side of Networking

19. What You Will Learn Introduction to OSs Computer Security
Provides an overview of computer hardware,
Introduces the basic functions common to all OSs
Introduce the OSs of this course.
Computer Security
Help you recognize security threats to PCs
Present methods and technologies to protect against threats
Desktop Virtualization
Teach you how to install and configure free desktop virtualization software
Run a separate OS in addition to the installed one
Experience working with a new OS without the expense of dedicating an entire computer for it

20. What You Will Learn-cont.
DOS
Work on the command line interface
DOS commands and utilities
Windows XP Professional
Learn how to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot this OS
Windows Vista and Windows 7
Learn about the important features
Install OS
Manage the desktop and files
Manage local security

21. What You Will Learn-cont.
Under the Windows Desktop
Explore in details
Registry
Windows start up process
Installation and management of device drivers
Troubleshoot problems
Linux on the Desktop
History of Linux
Select and download free versions
Install using Ubuntu Linux

22. What You Will Learn-cont.
Mac OS X on the Desktop
Install and configure Mac
Practice using features of the desktop
Troubleshoot common problems
The Client Side of Networking
Configure a computer to connect to a LAN and the internet
Overview of TCP/IP
Work with clients: , FTP, browsers, file and print servers.
Troubleshoot connection problems

23. Introduction to Operating Systems
Ok great. Now we’ll move on to the 2nd handout, which has the rest of today’s slides.

24. Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
April 15, 2017
Classes of Computers
Desktop computers
Personal computers (best-known)
General purpose, variety of software
Subject to cost/performance tradeoff
Chapter 1 — Computer Abstractions and Technology

25. Classes of Computers-cont.
Server computers
Network based; Multiple users access via network
Execute many small tasks at once (web); execute one huge job (weather forecast supercomputer)
High capacity, performance, reliability
Range
Small file servers
Supercomputers

26. Poor Man’s Super Computer
What is a Cluster?
“Collection of interconnected stand-alone computers working together as a single, integrated computing resource”
Cluster consists of
Nodes
Network OS
Cluster middleware
Standard components
Avoiding expensive proprietary components

27. Classes of Computers-cont.
Embedded computers
Hidden as components of systems
Examples
Computer in your car
Processor in your cell phone
Stringent power/performance/cost constraints

28. Prototypical Computer System
All computing applications have a few key components:
The computer (box) to do the computing
Input devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse)
Output devices (e.g. display, printer)
Input/Output devices (disks, networks)

29. Inside the Computer: Basic Blueprint

30. Summary
Syllabus
Classes of Computers

31. What I want you to do Review Chapter 1 and Class Slides
Enjoy your new semester