Protection Rings
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What Are Protection Rings in an Operating System?
Protection rings are hierarchical privilege levels enforced by the CPU, typically numbered from Ring 0 (most privileged, running the kernel) to Ring 3 (least p…
What Is the System Call Interface in an Operating System?
The system call interface is the well-defined, kernel-validated boundary through which a user-mode application requests privileged operations — like file I/O,…