CSL373: Homework 2 on OS for new devices.

Recently, new types of computers have been introduced in the market, namely phones, PDAs, smartphones (iPhone, Android, etc.), iPad, etc. Pick one of these products, study their hardware and OS. Point out some major differences between the OS on these devices, and the OS found on general purpose computers. Some potential areas to compare would be the type of abstractions, scheduling, virtual memory, file systems, protection, security, etc.

Note:

  1. To be done individually.
  2. The last date of submission of written solutions is May 6 (strict).