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The latest edition of this bestselling book 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 from common operating systems, including Windows and Solaris 2. Two case studies illustrate Windows NT and Linux. Chapters on Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Network Structures, and Security have been updated significantly.
About the Author: ABRAHAM SILBERSCHATZ is the director of the Information Sciences Research Center at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey. Prior to joining Bell Labs, he held a chaired professorship in the Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Silberschatz is a Fellow of the ACM. He is recognized as a leading researcher, educator, and author in operating systems, database systems, and distributed systems. His writings have appeared in numerous ACM and IEEE publications, as well as in other journals and proceedings of professional conferences. He is the coauthor of the textbook Database System Concepts (Third Edition, McGraw–Hill, 1997).
PETER BAER GALVIN is the Chief Technologist for Corporate Technologies, a systems–integration and consulting company. He is also Adjunct Systems Planner for Brown University′s Computer Science Department. Mr. Galvin is on the Board of Directors for the Sun User Group and has presented talks and tutorials worldwide on the topics of system management, security,and performance. He is the security columnist for SunWorld Magazine.
Title: Operating System Concepts, 5th Edition
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 5th or later Edition
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001299183
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use. Seller Inventory # 3IIT7H002U5N_ns
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Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 5th Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP31222325
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Condition: Very Good. 5th Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 583741-6
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Condition: Good. 5th Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP16275301
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. 5th edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # K06V-00228