Understanding Operating Systems Made Easier

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Understanding how an operating system works

This book teaches you about the workings of operating systems like Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Operating Systems Demystified teaches about their common features and how they handle complex tasks.

This practical guide is written in a step-by-step format. It starts with an overview of operating systems and how they are designed. Then, it covers the boot process; CPU management; deadlocks; memory, disk, and file management; network operating systems; and the essentials of system security in detail. The technical material has detailed examples and concise explanations that make it easy to understand, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam to reinforce key concepts.

This book is suitable for beginners and advanced students, as its content is simple to understand but also challenging. You will learn about:

The basics of operating system designDifferences between menu- and command-driven user interfacesCPU scheduling and deadlocksManagement of RAM and virtual memoryDevice management for hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray drivesNetworking basics, including wireless LANs and virtual private networksKey concepts of computer and data security

With Operating Systems Demystified, you will learn the essential elements of OS design and everyday use.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (November 22, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071752269
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0071752268
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 0.8 x 9.13 inches