Modern operating systems.

Author
Tanenbaum, Andrew S., 1944- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
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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        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.
        ISBN
        • 9780133591620 ((hbk.))
        • 013359162X ((hbk.))
        • 9781292061429 ((paperback global edition))
        • 1292061421 ((paperback global edition))
        LCCN
        2013444331
        OCLC
        870646449
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