Operating System Concepts (Sixth Edition) Translation Version

Author: (USA) Abraham Silberschatz
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Publish Date: 2004-01-27
Features:
● Authority — Recommended by the Higher Education Department of the Ministry of Education, Selected by the Expert Group of the Ministry of Education for the Introduction of Information Science and Technology Textbooks for Higher Education
● Systematicity — Covers core courses for computer majors and computer basic courses for non-computer majors
● Advancement — The latest work by renowned computer experts in the past two years, with an advanced content system
● Economy — The price is comparable to domestically compiled textbooks, making it the lowest-priced imported textbook in China
This book discusses the basic concepts and algorithms in operating systems and conducts research on numerous examples (e.g., the Linux system). The content is divided into seven parts. Part 1 Overview explains what an operating system is, what it does, how it is designed and constructed, and how the concept of operating systems has evolved, as well as the common characteristics of operating systems. Part 2 Process Management describes processes, which are the core of modern operating systems, and the concept of concurrency. Part 3 Memory Management covers classic structures and algorithms in memory management, as well as different memory management schemes. Part 4 I/O Systems provides an in-depth discussion of I/O, including system design, interfaces, internal structures, and functions. Part 5 Distributed Systems introduces the general structure of distributed systems and the networks that connect them, discussing distributed access strategies, distributed file systems, and mechanisms such as synchronization and communication in distributed systems. Part 6 Protection and Security introduces the security and protection mechanisms in operating systems for operating on files, memory, CPUs, and other resources. Part 7 Case Studies analyzes and discusses examples such as the Linux system, Windows 2000, Windows XP, FreeBSD, Mach, and Nachos.
As an introductory textbook on operating systems, this book is suitable for all readers interested in the subject, especially for students of computer majors and related fields in higher education as a textbook or reference for operating system courses.