Operating System Engineering | MIT 6.S081 Course

Explore the fundamental principles and techniques of modern operating systems with hands-on experience in the xv6 OS. Gain practical skills in system-level programming and RISC-V architecture.

Introduction

6.S081 is a course that focuses on the design and implementation of operating systems. It covers the fundamental principles and techniques used in modern operating systems, including process management, memory management, file systems, and system calls.

Highlights

• Hands-on experience with the xv6 operating system, a teaching operating system based on the original Unix
• Exposure to low-level system programming and the RISC-V architecture
• Opportunity to work on a series of labs that build up to a complete operating system
• Lectures and discussions led by experienced faculty and teaching assistants

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in operating systems, computer architecture, and system-level programming. It provides a solid foundation in operating system concepts and practical experience in implementing core OS functionalities. The course is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students with a strong background in computer science and programming.