Operating Systems [OP]: An Introduction - Softcover

Garg, R.; Verma, G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1942270380 ISBN 13: 9781942270386

Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information, 2017

Synopsis

Designed as a “teach-yourself” text, the book provides a step-by-step approach to clarify all of the key concepts, architectures, and components of operating systems. The book covers all of the topics from the basics to the latest mobile devices, and features key operating systems e.g., Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows 10. This book would be very useful not only as an introductory text for undergraduate students of computer science, but also for those professionals who need to review modern operating systems.

Features:

* A chapter on the latest mobile operating systems, e.g., Android, iOS, and Windows
* Covers basic concepts such as architecture, CPU scheduling, memory management, file systems, I/O, and more
* Features a separate chapter on Windows 10 including shortcut keys, system tabs for settings, and security
* Additional chapter on the Linux operating system with detailed explanation of its architecture, components, main features, and also Red Hat Linux
* Designed as a teach-yourself text with integrated “self-quizzes” and end of chapter exercises to reinforce concepts.

About this title

About the Authors

R. Garg is currently an associate professor and computer science coordinator in the Global Institute of Information Technology.

G. Verma has published many papers in national / international journals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942270380
• ISBN 13: 9781942270386
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 290