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Operating Systems, written by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, presents a clear, step‑by‑step exposition of operating‑system concepts and their implementation in the MINIX 3 Unix‑like kernel. The book is tailored for introductory courses, emphasizing high reliability and embedded‑system applications while keeping the material accessible for both students and professional programmers.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Technology & Computing/Computer Science
Authors: Andrew S. Tanenbaum
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