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Modern Operating Systems, Fourth Edition, is designed as an introductory text for computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering courses. It also serves as a practical reference for operating‑system professionals. The book brings the latest developments in OS technologies into the classroom, featuring updated content on multiprocessor systems, distributed operating systems, memory management, file systems, process scheduling, and inter‑process communication. A learning‑centered approach offers simulation exercises and lab experiments that give students hands‑on experience with real‑world operating‑system problems.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Technology & Computing/Computer Science
Authors: Andrew S. Tanenbaum
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