cmsc412: Operating Systems

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Review of 216
- Sizes - Necessary distinction between sizeof and strlen.
- Malloc - How malloc tracks memory, how to interpret memory errors.
- Timing - Reminder of user / kernel separation.
Synchronization Topics
- Synchronization Overview - The basics
- Semaphore Interface How semaphores can be used.
- Semaphore Implementation - How Semaphores are built.