An introduction to operating systems
by
Deitel, Harvey M., 1945-
Title
:
An introduction to operating systems
Author
:
Deitel, Harvey M., 1945-
ISBN
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9780201509397
9780201180381
Personal Author
:
Deitel, Harvey M., 1945-
Edition
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2nd ed.
Publication Information
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Reading, Massachusetts ; Wokingham : Addison-Wesley, ©1990.
Physical Description
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xxvi, 853 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
General Note
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Previous edition: 1984.
Includes index.
Contents
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Includes case studies in UNIX, OS/2, MS-DOS, Macintosh, VM, MVS, Open systems.
Abstract
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Presents general principles of operating systems and provides coverage of most important real systems in the market place. Three themes covered: paralell processing, distributed systems and open systems. Examines operating systems that run in multiprocessing environments and covers distributed computing in the context of open systems interconnection (OSI) standards and protocols.
A basic training manual. Offers lucid description of basic reference sources.
Subject Term
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Operating systems (Computers)
Electronic Access
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