Book cover for Understanding operating systems
Description
With the same straightforward and clear writing style that has made previous editions so successful, Understanding Operating Systems, Fifth Edition, provides the ideal blend of operating theory and practice. Coverage includes the fundamentals of operating systems: what they are, what they do, how they function, how they can be evaluated, and how they compare to one another. Part One describes the management of memory, processors, devices, files, and networks as well as system security, ethics, and overall system management. The second part of the book focuses on four specific operating systems (UNIX, MS-DOS, Windows, and Linux) and how they apply the theory explained in the first part of the text. Updates include discussions of new technologies that affect operating system design, including multi-core chips and virtualization, making this edition a current and relevant resource.
Publisher Course Technology Cengage Learning
ISBN10 1423901606
ISBN13 9781423901600
Number of Pages 582
File Size DL-337MB
Shelf Number JH277
Grade Range
Ages 18 - 99
Format Audio Plus Download, EPub Download