Computer operating system

Author: He Yanxiang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental concepts, basic principles, and typical implementation techniques of computer operating systems. It focuses on the various challenges encountered in the construction of operating systems and their solutions. It also specially discusses some of the most important advancements in operating system design, including threads, real-time systems, multiprocessor scheduling, process migration, distributed computing models, distributed process management, middleware technology, microkernel technology, the security of operating systems, and grid operating systems. The book selects representative operating systems such as Windows NT, UNIX, MVS, and Linux as examples throughout, and specifically explains the detailed design and implementation process of a small operating system—MINIX—to achieve the goal of integrating theory with practice, combining learning with application, and emphasizing practicality. This book is written based on the author's extensive experience in teaching and research, tailored to the characteristics of the computer operating systems course. It is characterized by accurate concepts, clear structure, rich content, novel material, strong systematicity, and a focus on the integration of theory and practice. It also emphasizes reflecting the new achievements, methods, technologies, and advancements in the development of operating systems, comprehensively showcasing the fundamental design principles and typical implementation techniques of modern operating systems. This book helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the overall picture of modern operating systems and lays a solid foundation for future in-depth design, development, and research of large-scale software systems. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in computer science and technology, information security, electronic information, information systems and information management, as well as e-commerce and e-government. It is also a valuable reference for engineering technicians engaged in information science and related computer fields.