A Guide to Operating Systems: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving [Paperback]

Tom Badgett (Author), Palmer (Author), Jonker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 13, 1999

This title provides an exhaustive survey of operating systems in use in business today and prepares technicians to maintain and support them. Includes coverage of Windows, Windows NT, Unix, Linux, DOS, MacOS, and NetWare. Prepares technicians to maintain operating systems.

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About the Author

Michael Palmer is an industry consultant and teacher who has written numerous networking and operation systems books, including best-selling books about Windows Server Systems and UNIX/Linux. He is President of CertQuick, which provides computer and networking consulting services, technical authoring services and computer science curriculum development for schools. Mr. Palmer has worked for thirty years in higher education and in industry as a teacher, systems and networking specialist, technical manager and consultant. He holds a Doctorate Degree from the University of Colorado.

Michael Walters is the Vice President of Information Technology at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology Ptr (Sd); 1st edition (August 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760011427
• ISBN-13: 978-0760011423
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,893,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Inconsistencies, July 20, 2000

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Michael Payton - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Guide to Operating Systems: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving (Paperback)

Save yourself $... and read the operations manual that came with your PC. I had to purchase this book for a college course on Operating Systems. It is written like a technical manual and will put you to sleep. The book is informative but there are several inconsistencies, especially with the review questions at the end of each chapter. The review questions are often vague and cross-reference other chapters. You will be expected to answer questions that are not clearly stated in the book. The book covers current operating systems but mostly Microsoft products. For instance, in chapter 2 you'll get thirty-eight pages about Windows, and two pages covering UNIX and Mac. I suggest that with the next revision the author pays more attention to the review questions and quizzes, and makes sure the answers are clearly stated in the chapters they relate to.

1.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Reference Only, May 2, 2004

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This review is from: Guide to Operating Systems, Second Edition (Paperback)

I had to purchase this book for a college course on Operating Systems. Save yourself the $ if you looking at purchasing a guide to Operating Sytems - there are better books on the market. But if you HAVE to purchase this book for college or university course, then use it like a reference. It is like reading a dictionary and will put you to sleep. The subject material is not well written, and is too vague, however if you have no prior experience with operating systems you might find it some what helpful as a guide on how to install Microsoft products, like Windows. It also covers Unix and Red Hat Linux Version 7.2, although very few pages are covered.
The authors have written this book like a a manual or technical guide to certain aspects of Operating Sytems. Do not attempt to read this book cover to cover, but only pull out the information that is relevant to you.

1.0 out of 5 stars Good book for Referencee, May 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Guide to Operating Systems, Second Edition (Paperback)

I had to purchase this book for a college course. This book is just like a dictionary on every possible bit of information you can think of about operating systems. Great book for Reference only. You won't want to read it cover to cover, but only read certain pages that is appealing and is relevant to what you are working on now. If you have absolutely no prior experience with Operating Systems, this book could be somewhat helpful. If you have some knowledge or advanced knowledge - use it for reference only.