Formal Models of Operating System Kernels

The kernel of any operating system is its most critical component, the remainder of the system depends upon a correctly functioning and reliable kernel for its operation – what is more, a kernel that has security flaws can be exploited by malicious users. Kernels are notoriously complex and hard to...

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Main Author: Craig, Iain D. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London, 2007.
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505 0 |a Standard and Generic Components -- A Simple Kernel -- A Swapping Kernel -- Using Messages in the Swapping Kernel -- Virtual Storage -- Final Remarks. 
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