Operating System Principles

Author: Beich
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book can be used as a textbook for "Operating Systems" in related majors such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or as a reference book for technical personnel engaged in computer-related work to study operating systems. The book elaborates on the fundamental concepts, principles, and ideas of operating systems, from single-processor systems to distributed and parallel computer systems. It covers topics such as process management and cooperation, memory management, file systems and input/output, system protection and security, etc. The book not only selects numerous examples from commercial and research operating systems to illustrate relevant concepts but also provides corresponding programming experiments for each section to enhance the readers' practical skills.