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This textbook provides coverage of the fundamental concepts which make up the foundation of operating systems and also gives practical experience with a fully functioning instructional operating system called NACHOS. This edition also features new chapters on the history of the operating systems and on computer ethics, as well as a further case study on WindowsNT. Memory management, including modern computer architectures and file system design and implementation are also covered. Common operating systems (MS-DOS, OS/2, Sun OS5 and Macintosh) are used throughout to illustrate concepts and provide examples of performance characteristics.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN-139780471364146
eBay Product ID (ePID)95141470
Product Key Features
Number of Pages912 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOperating System concepts
Publication Year2000
SubjectComputer Science
TypeTextbook
AuthorAbraham Silberschatz, James Peteron, Peter Galvin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight1332 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorJames Peteron, Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Galvin