A processor in a computer running Windows has two different modes: user mode and kernel mode. The processor switches between the two modes depending on what type of code is running on the processor. (a) State the THREE (3) criteria that distinguish between User and Kernel modes (b) Explain the differences for each of the criteria for both User and Kernel modes. (c) Evaluate the differences of Multithreading Models between User-level and Kernel- level. Support your answers with appropriate illustrations.

A processor in a computer running Windows has two different modes: user mode and kernel mode. The processor switches between the two modes depending on what type of code is running on the processor. (a) State the THREE (3) criteria that distinguish between User and Kernel modes (b) Explain the differences for each of the criteria for both User and Kernel modes. (c) Evaluate the differences of Multithreading Models between User-level and Kernel- level. Support your answers with appropriate illustrations.

Database System Concepts

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ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

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