Understanding operating systems
by
McHoes, Ann McIver, 1950-
Title
:
Understanding operating systems
Author
:
McHoes, Ann McIver, 1950-
ISBN
:
9781439079201
9780538470049
Personal Author
:
McHoes, Ann McIver, 1950-
Edition
:
6th ed.
Publication Information
:
Boston, Mass. : Course Technology/Cengage Learning, ©2011.
Physical Description
:
xix, 569 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
General Note
:
Flynn's name appears first on earlier editions.
ODL_2017/2018.
Contents
:
pt. 1. Operating systems concepts. Introducing operating systems -- Memory management: early systems -- Memory management: virtual memory -- Processor management -- Process management -- Concurrent processes -- Device management -- File management -- Network organization concepts -- Management of network functions -- Security and ethics -- System management -- pt. 2. Operating systems in practice. UNIX operating system -- MS-DOS operating system -- Windows operating system -- Linux operating system.
Abstract
:
This edition continues to provide a clear and straightforward explanation of operating systems theory and practice. The book's structure begins with a discussion of fundamentals before moving on to specific operating systems.--[book cover].
Subject Term
:
Operating systems (Computers)
Added Author
:
Flynn, Ida M., 1942-
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025450947 | 005.43 M151U 2010 | 1 |
| VC Durban North | General Books | 002120521 | 005.43 MCH | 1 |
| VC Durban North | General Books | 002120522 | 005.43 MCH | 2 |