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J-3155[S-1011] [2037]
M.Sc. (CST) (Semester - 3rd)
ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEM (M.Sc. (CST) - 303)
Time : 03 Hours Maximum Marks : 75

Instruction to Candidates:
1) Section - A is compulsory.
2) Attempt any Nine questions from Section - B.

Section - A
Q1) (15 x 2 = 30)

a) State the major differences between Windows 2000 and Linux.

b) What are Linux Distributions?
c) What is the difference between multi-users and network-users?
d) What are the Dual-Booting issues with respect to Linux OS?
e) What are Red Hat Linux GNOME and KDE?
f) What is the role of /etc/shadow File?
g) What is SetUID and SetUID programs?
h What is the role of ‘Change Mode’ in the File and Directory System of
Linux operating system?
i) How a new kernel is added to Boot?
j) How LILO runs?
k) What are CORE SYSTEM SERVICES?
l) Explain the installation of LPRng.
m) What are Environment Variables?
n) What is syslogd Daemon?
o) What do you mean by the init Service?

P.T.O.
 Section - B
(9 x 5 = 45)
Q2) Explain the installation of Linux as a Sever.

Q3) Explain how the Red Hat Package Manager of Linux OS performs the following
functions.
(a) Installing and uninstalling of a package.
(b) Querying a package.

Q4) Write a note on the following :-

(a) The KDE Control Center.
(b) The GNOME Configuration Tool.

Q5) Discuss the management and manipulation of files in Linux.

Q6) Discuss Command-Line Use Management.

Q7) Write a note on the following :-

(a) Adding and Partitioning a Disk.
(b) Startup Scripts, Mail and User Databases.

Q8) Discuss pipes and redirection.

Q9) Discuss QUOTA MANAGEMENT in Network File System.

Q10) Write a note on the inetd and Xinetd processes?

Q11) Explain how a package is configured and compiled in Linux.

Q12) Discuss in detail the cron Program Printing.

Q13) Write a note on the following :-

(a) /etc/password File.
(b) /etc/group File.

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