Overview

With the same straightforward and clear writing style that has made previous editions so successful, Understanding Operating Systems, Fifth Edition, provides the ideal blend of operating theory and practice. Coverage includes the fundamentals of operating systems: what they are, what they do, how they function, how they can be evaluated, and how they compare to one another. Part One describes the management of memory, processors, devices, files, and networks as well as system security, ethics, and overall system management. The second part of the book focuses on four specific operating systems (UNIX, MS-DOS, Windows, and Linux) and how they apply the theory explained in the first part of the text. Updates include discussions of new technologies that affect operating system design, including multi-core chips and virtualization, making this edition a current and relevant resource.
ISBN-13

9781423901600

ISBN-10

1423901606

Weight

2.02 Pounds

Dimensions

7.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 In

List Price

$272.00

Edition

5th Edition

Format

-

Language

English

Pages

560 pages

Publisher

Cengage Learning

Published On

2007-11-06


View All Offers

Sort by:

Condition
Seller
Seller Comments
Price
Used, Very Good
Seller details
CRS Trading
★★★★★

Spring Valley, NY, USA

Cover & edges may have light shelf wear. Pages are clean. Fast Shipping. Excellent & friendly Custom...
$8.88

 Free delivery by: 31 Mar 2026

Used, Good
Seller details
Bonita
★★★★☆

Santa Clarita, CA, USA

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
$39.70

 Free delivery by: 31 Mar 2026

✨ Brand New
Seller details
LeroBooks
★★★★☆

Lawrenceville, GA, USA

New book, same day shipping with tracking info.
$47.40

 Free delivery by: 31 Mar 2026

Brand New
Seller details
GridFreed
★★★★★

North Las Vegas, NV, USA

Size: 116x12x148; In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
$90.21

 Free delivery by: 31 Mar 2026


Bookstores.com relies on cookies to improve your experience.