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The tenth edition of has been revised to keep it fresh and up-to-date with contemporary examples of how operating systems function, as well as enhanced interactive elements to improve learning and the student’s experience with the material. It combines instruction on concepts with real-world applications so that students can understand the practical usage of the content. End-of-chapter problems, exercises, review questions, and programming exercises help to further reinforce important concepts. New interactive self-assessment problems are provided throughout the text to help students monitor their level of understanding and progress. A Linux virtual machine (including C and Java source code and development tools) allows students to complete programming exercises that help them engage further with the material.
This text investigates the fundamental principles and practical mechanisms that govern modern operating system design and functionality. Author James L. Peterson, alongside contributors, provides a comprehensive framework that bridges theoretical computer science concepts with contemporary, real-world applications. The material is structured to facilitate technical mastery through a combination of conceptual explanation, rigorous problem sets, and hands-on programming exercises.
What You Will Find
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for undergraduate computer science curricula. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is balanced by the inclusion of modern, applied examples that clarify complex system interactions.
Page Count:
696
Publication Date:
1990-01-01
Publisher:
Addison Wesley
ISBN-10:
020151379X
ISBN-13:
9780201513790
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