Modern Operating Systems, Global Edition

Modern Operating Systems, Fourth Edition, is intended for introductory courses in Operating Systems in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering programs.

The widely anticipated revision of this worldwide best-seller incorporates the latest developments in operating systems (OS) technologies. The Fourth Edition includes up-to-date materials on relevant OS. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher.

Modern Operating Systems, Third Edition was the recipient of the 2010 McGuffey Longevity Award. The McGuffey Longevity Award recognizes textbooks whose excellence has been demonstrated over time. http://taaonline. net/index. html

Teaching and Learning Experience

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It will help:

• Provide Practical Detail on the Big Picture Concepts: A clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master.
• Keep Your Course Current: This edition includes information on the latest OS technologies and developments
• Enhance Learning with Student and Instructor Resources: Students will gain hands-on experience using the simulation exercises and lab experiments.

• CHAPTER 1 " INTRODUCTION"
• CHAPTER 2 " PROCESSES AND THREADS"
• CHAPTER 3 " MEMORY MANAGEMENT"
• CHAPTER 4 " FILE SYSTEMS"
• CHAPTER 5 " INPUT/OUTPUT"
• CHAPTER 6 " DEADLOCKS"
• CHAPTER 7 " VIRTUALIZATION AND THE CLOUD"
• CHAPTER 8 " MULTIPLE PROCESSOR SYSTEMS"
• CHAPTER 9 " SECURITY"
• CHAPTER 10 " CASE STUDY 1: UNIX, LINUX, AND ANDROID"
• CHAPTER 11 " CASE STUDY 2: WINDOWS 8"
• CHAPTER 13 " OPERATING SYSTEM DESIGN"
• CHAPTER 14 READING LIST AND BIBLIOGRAPHY