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Understanding Operating Systems - Softcover

McHoes, Ann; Flynn, Ida M.

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9781305674257: Understanding Operating Systems
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1305674251 ISBN 13: 9781305674257
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2017

Synopsis

Provide a clear, straightforward explanation of both operating system theory and practice for your students with UNDERSTANDING OPERATING SYSTEMS, 8E. As in previous trusted editions, this award-winning book's highly regarded structure begins with a valuable discussion of fundamentals before introducing specific operating systems. Fully updated, timely content offers an expanded analysis of how 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 independent student research of emerging and influential topics. 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 prepare your students for success in working with today’s systems.

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About the Author

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.

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Publisher
Cengage Learning
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1305674251
ISBN 13 
9781305674257
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
592
Rating
  • 3.56 out of 5 stars
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