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Operating Systems20785 marksHandling System Calls

What is system call? Discuss process of handling system calls briefly.

What is system call? Discuss process of handling system calls briefly. [5]

A system call is the interface between a process (i.e., a user program) and the operating system. It provides a mechanism through which a user-level program can request services from the operating system kernel, such as process management, file management, and directory management. System calls a...

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