Understanding Operating Systems

Ann McHoes, Ida M. Flynn (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

592 Seiten

2017 | 8th edition
Course Technology Inc (Verlag)
978-1-305-67425-7 (ISBN)

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Discover a clear, straightforward explanation of both current operating system theory and today’s practices within UNDERSTANDING OPERATING SYSTEMS, 8E. This leading book's proven approach begins with a valuable discussion of fundamentals before introducing specific operating systems. Fully updated, timely content offers an expanded analysis of how modern innovations, such as multi-core processing and wireless technologies, have impacted today’s operating systems. Revised Research Topics within this edition’s practical exercises encourage you to research emerging and influential topics on your own. In addition, updates throughout the final four chapters now highlight information on the most current versions of UNIX (including the latest Macintosh OS), Linux, Windows, and Android to equip you with the contemporary knowledge and skills you need to working most effectively with today’s systems.

Ann McIver McHoes has been writing about computers for 25 years. She co-authored, with the late Ida M. Flynn, the first four editions of Understanding Operating Systems and is now sole author of this classic textbook, which has received awards for excellence from the Text and Academic Authors Association. She teaches at Duquesne University and has also taught business and computer science classes at Chatham University and Carlow University.

1. Introducing Operating Systems.
2. Early Memory Management Systems.
3. Memory Management Includes Virtual Memory.
4. Processor Management.
5. Process Synchronization.
6. Concurrent Processes.
7. Device Management.
8. File Management.
9. Network Organization Concepts.
10. Management of Network Functions.
11. Security and Ethics.
12. System Management.
13. UNIX Operating Systems
14. Windows Operating Systems.
15. Linux Operating Systems.
16. Android Operating Systems.
Appendix A. Algorithms.
Appendix B. ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Erscheinungsdatum	26.04.2017
Verlagsort	Boston, MA
Sprache	englisch
Maße	187 x 25 mm
Gewicht	885 g
Themenwelt	Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server
ISBN-10	1-305-67425-1 / 1305674251
ISBN-13	978-1-305-67425-7 / 9781305674257
Zustand	Neuware