Modern Operating Systems (International Edition) - Softcover

Tanenbaum, Andrew S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130926418 ISBN 13: 9780130926418

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For introductory courses in Operating Systems in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering programs.

This widely anticipated revision of a worldwide best seller incorporates the latest developments in operating systems technologies and contains complete chapters on computer security, multimedia operating systems, Windows 2000, and operating system design.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The widely anticipated revision of this worldwide best seller incorporates the latest developments in operating systems technologies. Hundreds of pages of new material on a wealth of subjects have been added. This authoritative, example-based reference offers practical, hands-on information in constructing and understanding modern operating systems. Continued in this second edition are the "big picture" concepts, presented in the clear and entertaining style that only Andrew S. Tanenbaum can provide. Tanenbaum's long experience as the designer or co-designer of three operating systems brings a knowledge of the subject and wealth of practical detail that few other books can match.

FEATURES

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• NEW―New chapters on computer security, multimedia operating systems, and multiple processor systems.
• NEW―Extensive coverage of Linux, UNIX®, and Windows 2000™ as examples.
• NEW―Now includes coverage of graphical user interfaces, multiprocessor operating systems, trusted systems, viruses, network terminals, CD-ROM file systems, power management on laptops, RAID, soft timers, stable storage, fair-share scheduling, three-level scheduling, and new paging algorithms.
• NEW―Most chapters have a new section on current research on the chapter's topic.
• NEW―Focus on single-processor computer systems; a new book for a follow-up course on distributed systems is also available from Prentice Hall.
• NEW―Over 200 references to books and papers published since the first edition.
• NEW―The Web site for this book contains PowerPoint slides, simulators, figures in various formats, and other teaching aids.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130926418
• ISBN 13: 9780130926418
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 976