Author David, William S. Additional authorRajmukar, T.M. Publisher Pearson Education, Inc (Boston, MA, 2005) Language(eng) English ISBN0321269810 SeriesUnknown Edition6th ed. SubjectOPERATING SYSTEMS (COMPUTERS); NoteAppendix: p. 573 - 619; Glossary: p. 621 - 643; AbstractThis sixth edition provides students with an applied introduction to the principles of operating systems while guiding them through most operating systems used today. Aimed at students who are interested in using, rather than designing, computer operating systems and networks, the text is designed to show why operating systems are needed and what they do. This book takes students through the principles of OS and illustrates them with a wealth of examples.

Number of pagesxxvii, 660 p. Dimension23 cm. Other descriptionill.