what is the purpose of system calls ?

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ganeshie8 · Answer

look up in ur textbook ?

anonymous · Answer

im really sick :(
need these things to memorize quick

anonymous · Answer

umm,you know whats kernel ,right?

anonymous · Answer

sort off , could u plz write the def ?

anonymous · Answer

but yes the kernal is something i have to know :O

anonymous · Answer

ok i find it ,,,
what is the thing that make the system calls ?

anonymous · Answer

kernel works like a transporter,it transports commands and requests
like from software to CPU and from CPU to software

anonymous · Answer

ok ill write that down...

anonymous · Answer

dont write it down :P just understand

anonymous · Answer

In computing, the kernel is a computer program that manages input/output requests from software and translates them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit and other electronic components of a computer <<< thats the definition

anonymous · Answer

i have to cheat lol
ill write down every thing and tomorow in the exam ill take a look :3

hartnn · Answer

read : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_call

anonymous · Answer

xD
okay so system call is service you request from your operating system's kernel

anonymous · Answer

ok ty all of u :)