Write a 5 page essay explaining how a mainstream modern (Linux or Windows) Operating System is designed to integrate all components of the operating system. The following list of topics is a starting point for your essay. You may include other topics if you feel they are important.

Processes and threads

Memory management

Scheduling
Including deadlock prevention

File Management

Input and Output devices

Security issues
Discuss current malware threats and prevention techniques

Data protection
RAID
Clusters

The Essay
Your paper should include at least five double-spaced pages of content.