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Modern Operating Systems, 4th Edition, is intended for introductory courses in Operating Systems in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering programs.   The widely anticipated revision of this worldwide best-seller incorporates the latest developments in operating systems (OS) technologies. The 4th Edition includes up-to-date materials on relevant OS. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Modern Operating Systems: Global Edition

• Title


• Content


• PREFACE


• 1 INTRODUCTION


• 1.1 WHAT IS AN OPERATING SYSTEM?


• 1.1.1 The Operating System as an Extended Machine


• 1.1.2 The Operating System as a Resource Manager


• 1.2 HISTORY OF OPERATING SYSTEMS


• 1.2.1 The First Generation (1945?55): Vacuum Tubes


• 1.2.2 The Second Generation (1955?65): Transistors and Batch Systems


• 1.2.3 The Third Generation (1965?1980): ICs and Multiprogramming


• 1.2.4 The Fourth Generation (1980?Present): Personal Computers


• 1.2.5 The Fifth Generation (1990?Present): Mobile Computers


• 1.3 COMPUTER HARDWARE REVIEW


• 1.3.1 Processors


• 1.3.2 Memory


• 1.3.3 Disks


• 1.3.4 I/O Devices


• 1.3.5 Buses


• 1.3.6 Booting the Computer


• 1.4 THE OPERATING SYSTEM ZOO


• 1.4.1 Mainframe Operating Systems


• 1.4.2 Server Operating Systems


• 1.4.3 Multiprocessor Operating Systems


• 1.4.4 Personal Computer Operating Systems


• 1.4.5 Handheld Computer Operating Systems


• 1.4.6 Embedded Operating Systems


• 1.4.7 Sensor-Node Operating Systems


• 1.4.8 Real-Time Operating Systems


• 1.4.9 Smart Card Operating Systems


• 1.5 OPERATING SYSTEM CONCEPTS


• 1.5.1 Processes


• 1.5.2 Address Spaces


• 1.5.3 Files


• 1.5.4 Input/Output


• 1.5.5 Protection


• 1.5.6 The Shell


• 1.5.7 Ontogeny Recapitulates Phylogeny


• 1.6 SYSTEM CALLS


• 1.6.1 System Calls for Process Management


• 1.6.2 System Calls for File Management


• 1.6.3 System Calls for Directory Management


• 1.6.4 Miscellaneous System Calls


• 1.6.5 The Windows Win32 API


• 1.7 OPERATING SYSTEM STRUCTURE


• 1.7.1 Monolithic Systems


• 1.7.2 Lay