Operating Systems: An Introduction (Mercury)
Thursday, 13 July 2017

Designed to provide a step-by-step approach to clarify all of the key concepts of operating systems, the book covers all the topics from basics to mobile device operating systems. Authors R. Garg and G. Verm cover the basic concepts of operating systems such as architecture, CPU scheduling, memory management, file systems, and I/O.

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There are chapters on Windows 10 including shortcut keys, system tabs for settings, and security; and on the latest mobile operating systems, Android, iOS, and Windows. There's also a chapter on Linux with detailed explanations of its architecture, components, main features, and also Red Hat Linux. The book is designed as a teach-yourself text with integrated "self-quizzes" and end of chapter exercises to reinforce concepts.

Authors: R. Garg and G. Verm
Publisher: Mercury Learning
Date: February 2017
Pages: 300
ISBN: 978-1942270386
Print: 1942270380
Kindle: B06X9HPLFZ
Audience: General computer users
Level: Introductory
Category: Operating Systems 

 

 

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