Demonstrate your understanding of the process management of operating systems. Write an essay explaining the aspects of process management by an operating system from the list below.

– current Windows
– Linux
– Unix
– MacOS

Use examples to explain your reasoning.
– Discuss what a process is, as well as the inner workings and states.
– Explain threads, including how they relate to a process.
– Explain why scheduling is necessary and how it is accomplished.

Then, explore types of file systems and directories. Explain at least two different methods you would consider to keep track of files on disk blocks. Next, discuss which allocation method you prefer and why. Then discuss a method you can utilize to keep track of free blocks. Close by explaining how you would use file backups.

Your journal must be at least two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. You must use your textbook as well as one additional academic resource for this assignment. Adhere to APA style when creating citations and references for this assignment.