Operating System Overview Including History, Examples of Operating Systems, Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hobby Development, Comparison of

By: Surin, Ken

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This book discusses operating systems as a whole, their history, examples, components such as: user interface, kernel, program execution, interrupts, modes, memory management, virtual memory, multitasking, disk access and file systems, device drivers, networking, security, and many more. The book also explains real-time operating systems, comparison of operating systems, hobby development, diversity of operating systems and portability.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 127620650X
• ISBN13: 9781276206501
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.7"