Modern operating systems

Andrew S. Tanenbaum9788120320635, 8120320638

A reference offering practical and example-based information on constructing and understanding modern operating systems. Includes chapters on computer security, multimedia operating systems, multiple processor systems, single processor computer systems, and a score of other topics. Also features a companion Web site. DLC: Operating systems.

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Table of contents :
Modern Operating Systems(2nd Edition)……Page 2
Preface……Page 7
Contents……Page 10
1 INTRODUCTION……Page 25
2 PROCESSES AND THREADS……Page 95
3 DEADLOCKS……Page 183
4 MEMORY MANAGEMENT……Page 213
5 INPUT/OUTPUT……Page 293
6 FILE SYSTEMS……Page 403
7 MULTIMEDIA OPERATING SYSTEMS……Page 477
8 MULTIPLE PROCESSOR SYSTEMS……Page 527
9 SECURITY……Page 607
10 CASE STUDY 1……Page 695
11 CASE STUDY 2……Page 787
12 OPERATING SYSTEM DESIGN……Page 879
13 READING LIST AND BIBLIOGRAPHY……Page 925
INDEX……Page 959