METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM AND AN APPLIANCE OPERATING SYSTEM

摘要

One embodiment includes a personal computer device comprising at least one machine configured to execute a primary user operating system and at least one appliance operating system independent from the primary user operating system. The personal computer device also including a system memory including a first portion of the system memory configured to be used by the primary user operating system; and a second portion of the system memory configured to be sequestered from the primary user operating system. The personal computer device further including an access violation monitor configured to restrict access from the at least one appliance operating system to the second portion of the system memory