Lecture Operating systems: A concept-based approach: Chapter 9 - Dhananjay M. Dhamdhere
Lecture Operating systems: A concept-based approach: Chapter 9 - Dhananjay M. Dhamdhere
Processes exchange information by sending interprocess messages. This chapter discusses the semantics of message passing, and OS responsibilities in buffering and delivery of interprocess messages. It also discusses how message passing is employed in higher-level protocols for providing electronic mail facility and in providing intertask communication in parallel or distributed programs.