Andrew S. Tanenbaum

Herbert Bos

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Modern Operating Systems

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<p><cite><strong>Modern Operating Systems</strong></cite> incorporates the latest developments and technologies in operating systems (OS) technologies. Author Andy Tanenbaum's clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master. In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and trends in OS design. Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher.</p><p>The <strong>5th Edition</strong> keeps pace with modern OS with a new chapter on Windows 11, new security coverage, an emphasis on flash-based solid-state drives and more.</p>&nbsp;

<div class="c-no-headers-number-list_container"><ol><li>Introduction</li><li>Processes and Threads</li><li>Memory Management</li><li>File Systems</li><li>Input/Ouput</li><li>Deadlocks</li><li>Virtualization and the Cloud</li><li>Multiple Processor Systems</li><li>Security</li><li>Case Study 1: Unix, Linux, and Android</li><li>Case Study 2: Windows 11</li><li>Operating System Design</li><li>Reading List and Bibliography</li></ol></div>

Modern Operating Systems, 5th edition