Operating system concepts
By: Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Baer Galvin.
Contributors: Galvin, Peter B.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Reading, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 888
Subjects: Operating systems (Computers)
Description: This best-selling book, now in its fifth edition, provides a solid theoretical foundation for understanding operating systems. Authors Abraham Silberschatz and Peter Galvin discuss key concepts that are applicable to a variety of systems. They also present a large number of examples taken from common operating systems, including WindowsNT and Solaris 2. This book teaches general principles in operating systems while giving the teacher and students the flexibility to choose the implementation system.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 805-838) and index.