2.1)
Describe the relationship between an API, the system-call
interface, and the operating system.
2.2)
Why is the separation of policy from mechanism an important
principle in operation system design and implementation? Please
define “policy” and “mechanism” briefly in your discussion.
3. (Chapter 4) Please answer the following questions briefly
(Chapter 4, 5 points each, total 10 points)
3.1)
What are two differences between user-level threads and
kernel-level threads? Under what circumstances is one type better
than the other?
3.2)...