Survey of Operating Systems (MIKE MEYERS' COMPUTER SKILLS) - Softcover

Holcombe, Charles; Holcombe, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072257733 ISBN 13: 9780072257731

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2005

Synopsis

This textbook offers a survey of all the major microcomputer operating systems through real-world case studies, annotated illustrations, and step-by-step tutorials and projects. It is designed for IT students who want to learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems. This book will teach the basic functions of an operating system, such as the graphical user interface, memory management, device management, and file management. It also explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot each of the major microcomputer operating systems, including DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and, Linux, as well as explain the purpose of operating systems in different hardware environments, such as microcomputers and networks.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Essential IT Skills for On-the-Job Success

Mike Meyers, one of the premier computer and network skills trainers, has developed a learning system designed to explain key IT principles in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. His proven ability to explain concepts in a clear, direct, even humorous way makes these books interesting, motivational, and fun.

Inside this book, you will learn to:

-Identify key features common to all operating systems
-Use Windows XP, 2000, NT, and 9x, DOS, Macintosh OS 9/OS X, and Linux
-Install and upgrade software applications, printers, and other system components
-Describe basic networking and network operating system concepts
-Connect to a LAN and the Internet
-Implement important security features
-Diagnose and troubleshoot common operating system problems

Each chapter includes:

-Learning Objectives
-Four-Color Illustrations
-Step-by-Step Tutorials
-Try This! and Cross-Check Exercises
-Inside Information Sidebars
-Helpful Notes, Tips, and Warnings
-Chapter Summaries and Key Term Lists
-End-of-Chapter Quizzes and Lab Projects

About the Author

Charles Holcombe has been an independent trainer and consultant for more than 25 years. He has developed and delivered many training courses in addition to authoring or coauthoring several books, including Survey of Operating Systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0072257733
• ISBN 13: 9780072257731
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704