Modern Operating Systems, Global Edition Av Andrew Tanenbaum, Herbert Bos

<p>For introductory courses in operating systems.</p><h3>Practical coverage of big-picture concepts</h3><p><strong><cite>Modern Operating Systems</cite></strong> incorporates the latest developments and technologies in operating systems (OS) technologies. Author Andy Tanenbaum''s clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master. In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and trends in OS design. Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher.</p><h3>Hallmark features of this title</h3><ul><li><strong>In-depth topic coverage</strong> includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and the newest trends in operating systems