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Chapter 3: Processes

This generated chapter is split into sections because the merged source exceeds the public reference threshold.

Learning objectives​

  • Explain the main ideas and vocabulary in Processes.
  • Work through the source examples for Processes without depending on raw chunk order.
  • Use Processes as selective reference when learner modules point back to Operating System Concepts.

Prerequisites​

  • Earlier prerequisite concepts leading into Chapter 3: Processes.

Module targets​

  • module-01-processes-scheduling

AI companion modes​

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Source-of-truth note​

This unit is anchored to Operating System Concepts and the source chapter "Chapter 3: Processes". Use external resources only to clarify, extend, or modernize details without replacing the chapter's conceptual spine.

External enrichment​

No chapter-specific enrichment resources are curated yet. Add them in the unit manifest when a source clearly improves learning.

Source provenance​

  • Primary source: Operating System Concepts
  • Source chapter 03: Chapter 3: Processes
  • Raw source file: 038-chapter-3-processes.md
  • Raw source file: 039-3-2-1-scheduling-queues.md
  • Raw source file: 040-3-3-1-process-creation-part-1.md
  • Raw source file: 041-3-3-1-process-creation-part-2.md
  • Raw source file: 042-3-3-2-process-termination.md
  • Raw source file: 043-3-4-interprocess-communication.md
  • Raw source file: 044-3-6-1-naming.md
  • Raw source file: 045-3-7-2-mach-message-passing.md
  • Raw source file: 046-3-7-3-windows.md
  • Raw source file: 047-3-8-communication-in-client-server-systems.md
  • Raw source file: 048-3-8-2-remote-procedure-calls-part-1.md
  • Raw source file: 049-3-8-2-remote-procedure-calls-part-2.md

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