Task state segment

The task state segment (TSS) is a structure on x86-based computers which holds information about a task. It is used by the operating system kernel for task management. Specifically, the following information is stored in the TSS: * Processor register state * I/O port permissions * Inner-level stack pointers * Previous TSS link All this information should be stored at specific locations within the TSS as specified in the IA-32 manuals.

Task state segment

The task state segment (TSS) is a structure on x86-based computers which holds information about a task. It is used by the operating system kernel for task management. Specifically, the following information is stored in the TSS: * Processor register state * I/O port permissions * Inner-level stack pointers * Previous TSS link All this information should be stored at specific locations within the TSS as specified in the IA-32 manuals.