Survey of Operating Systems

Holcombe, Charles,Holcombe, Jane

ISBN 10: 0072225114 / ISBN 13: 9780072225112

Published by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Survey of Operating Systems
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072225114
• ISBN 13: 9780072225112
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This new series by PC guru Mike Meyers is designed to give students of varying experience a practical working knowledge of baseline IT skills and technologies. This four-color illustrated volume covers each of the major operating systems, including DOS, Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, Mac OS9/OSX, and UNIX/Linux. A chapter on networking and network operating systems is also included.

From the Back Cover

Essential IT Skills for On-the-Job Success

Mike Meyers, one of the premier computer and network skills trainers, has developed a learning system designed to explain key IT principles in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. His proven ability to explain concepts in a clear, direct, even humorous way makes these books interesting, motivational, and fun.

Inside this book, you will learn to:

• Identify key features common to all operating systems
• Use Windows XP, 2000, NT, and 9x, DOS, Macintosh OS 9/OS X, and Linux
• Install and upgrade software applications, printers, and other system components
• Describe basic networking and network operating system concepts
• Connect to a LAN and the Internet
• Implement important security features
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common operating system problems

Each chapter includes:

• Learning Objectives
• Four-Color Illustrations
• Step-by-Step Tutorials
• Try This! and Cross-Check Exercises
• Inside Information Sidebars
• Helpful Notes, Tips, and Warnings
• Chapter Summaries and Key Term Lists
• End-of-Chapter Quizzes and Lab Projects