Operating Systems DeMYSTiFieD

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Learn what happens behind the scenes of operating systems

Find out how operating systems work, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Operating Systems Demystified describes the features common to most of today’s popular operating systems and how they handle complex tasks.

Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins with an overview of what operating systems are and how they are designed. The book then offers in-depth coverage of the boot process; CPU management; deadlocks; memory, disk, and file management; network operating systems; and the essentials of system security. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand even the technical material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.

It’s a no-brainer! You’ll learn about:

Fundamentals of operating system design

Differences between menu- and command-driven user interfaces

CPU scheduling and deadlocks

Management of RAM and virtual memory

Device management for hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray drives

Networking basics, including wireless LANs and virtual private networks

Key concepts of computer and data security

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Operating Systems Demystified helps you learn the essential elements of OS design and everyday use.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006DVPWAS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (January 20, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 20, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 6019 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0071752269