Operating System Tutorial (Advanced Textbook)

Author: Zhang Xianzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically introduces the basic theories and implementation techniques of modern operating systems, closely integrating theory and practice from a practical perspective. The book's distinctive feature lies in its content arrangement, which follows a progressive approach and explains specific applications using familiar Windows 2000/XP and open-source Linux operating systems. The book is divided into 11 chapters, covering topics such as: Introduction to Operating Systems, Operating System Environment, User Interfaces, Process Management, Processor Scheduling, Memory Management, File Management, Device Management, Operating System Structure Design, Operating System Security, Multiprocessing, Networking, and Distributed Operating Systems. The appendix also provides suggestions for experimental teaching in operating systems and relevant teaching resources. The book is rich in content, highlights key points, concise in language, and highly readable. It meets the requirements of undergraduate teaching while also catering to the learning needs of vocational education. This book can serve as a textbook or reference for computer-related majors in regular universities and vocational colleges, as well as a study guide for those preparing for postgraduate entrance exams, self-study exams, or computer proficiency tests. It is also suitable for computer enthusiasts who wish to learn independently.