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Modern operating systems.
Author
Tanenbaum, Andrew S., 1944-
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Format
Book
Language
English
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Fourth edition / Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Herbert Bos, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Published/Created
Boston : Pearson, [2015]
©2015
Description
xxvi, 1101 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Engineering Library - Stacks
QA76.77 .T359 2015
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Operating systems (Computers)
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Summary note
Modern Operating Systems, Fourth Edition, is intended for introductory courses in Operating Systems in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering programs. It also serves as a useful reference for OS professionals ' The widely anticipated revision of this worldwide best-seller incorporates the latest developments in operating systems (OS) technologies. The Fourth Edition includes up-to-date materials on relevant'OS. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher. ' Modern Operating Systems, Third Editionwas the recipient of the 2010 McGuffey Longevity Award. The McGuffey Longevity Award recognizes textbooks whose excellence has been demonstrated over time.' ..." Teaching and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It will help: ' *Provide Practical Detail on the Big Picture Concepts: A clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master.* Keep Your Course Current: This edition includes information on the latest OS technologies and developments*Enhance Learning with Student and Instructor Resources: Students will gain hands-on experience using the simulation exercises and lab experiments. -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (pages 1031-070) and index.
Contents
Introduction
Processes and threads
Memory management
File systems
Input/output
Deadlocks
Virtualization and the cloud
Multiple processor systems
Security
Case study 1: Unix, Linux, and Android
Case study 2: Windows 8
Operating system design
Reading list and bibliography.
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ISBN
9780133591620 ((hbk.))
013359162X ((hbk.))
9781292061429 ((paperback global edition))
1292061421 ((paperback global edition))
LCCN
2013444331
OCLC
870646449
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