MN404 Fundamentals of Operating Systems and Programming Assignment 1

This assignment solution addresses the fundamentals of operating systems and programming, focusing on the role of OS and the command-line interface (CLI). The solution explores the implementation of an OS for home appliances, emphasizing machine learning-based resource optimization and data encryption. It compares Windows and Linux operating systems, highlighting their similarities in user accounts, virtual memory, and file systems. The assignment also covers the tasks performed by operating systems in hardware management, including input/output, storage, and program execution. It justifies the continued relevance of batch processing and recommends Contiki OS for IoT devices. The second part of the solution involves practical Unix exercises, including password changes, directory creation, file manipulation, and permission management, with relevant screenshots and command explanations.