Modern Operating Systems Tanenbaum, Andrew S. and Bos, Herbert

Modern Operating Systems incorporate the latest developments and technologies in the field of operating systems (OS). 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 trade-offs, and trends in OS design.

Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. This book also provides information on current research based on the author's experience as an operating systems researcher. The 5th Edition keeps pace with modern OS with a new chapter on Windows 11.

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In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and the newest trends in operating systems (OS) design.
Multimedia file systems are covered in detail, an important topic that most books miss.
Thorough treatment of computer security includes viruses, worms, malware and other digital pests. Practical guidance is also provided on ways to combat and defend against security threats.
Full-chapter case studies explore current OS in real-world detail. A clear and entertaining writing style outlines the big-picture concepts every OS designer needs to master.