Schaum's Outline of Operating Systems (Schaum's Outline Series) by J. Archer Harris (1-Nov-2001) Paperback

by J. Archer Harris

- Covers the fundamental design principles common to all modern operating systems,including UNIX,Linux,and DOS,with an emphasis on abstract principles,rather than implementations in any particular system - Takes Schaum's internationally acclaimed problem-solved approach,featuring detailed problems with step-by-step solutions; clear,concise explanations of all relevant operating system concepts and applications; and expert tips and techniques for solving difficult problems- Designed to be a supplementary text in traditional operating system courses (taken by more than 100,000 students a year),as well as a handy professional resource for practitioners looking for clear,concise answers to general operating system questions,especially about systems with which they may not be familiarCovers principles underlying all the major operating systems Solved examples from simple to comprehensive Perfect for professionals refreshing core conceptsMaster the fundamentals of operating systems with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time,hone problem-solving skills,and achieve your personal best on exams and projects!Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year,hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides.Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class,this book helps Use detailed examples to solve problems Brush up before tests Find answers fast Study quickly and more effectively Get the big picturewithout poring over lengthy textbooksSchaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary jargon. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus,you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text,Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete,they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.Inside,you will Overview of design principles in modern operating systems including DOS,UNIX,and Linux Concise explanations of system principles in abstract Complete details on the applications and materials involved in operating systems Expert tips and techniques for solving difficult problems,solved step-by-stepIf you want top grades and a thorough understanding of operating systems,this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!Related Titles inSchaum's OutlinesComputingAssembly Language Combinatorics Computer Graphics,2nd Ed. Data Structures with C++ Essential Computer Mathematics Fundamentals of Computing with C++ Fundamentals of SQL Programming Introduction to Computer Science Mathematica Microprocessor Fundamentals,2nd Ed. Programming with Basic Programming with C,2nd Ed. Programming with C++,2nd Ed. Programming with FORTRAN 77 Programming with FORTRAN 90 Programming with Java Programming with Modern Structured COBOL,2nd Ed. Programming with Pascal,2nd Ed. Programming with Structured Basic,4th Ed.

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First published October 23, 2001

About the author

J. Archer Harris received his BS in Mathematics (with honors) from Denison University in 1973 and his MS and Ph.D. in Computer Science from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1975 and 1978. He currently is an associate professor of Computer Science at James Madison University where he has taught since 1985. His interest includes operating systems, UNIX, networks, and computer science education.

Dr. Harris has also taught at Southern Illinois University and his consulting activities have included working with Tandon Corporation, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, BDS Corporation, TransAmerica Telemarketing, and Shenandoah Electronic Intelligence.

Reviews

[Soumyarup · Rating 5 out of 5]

its a good book