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Operating System Concepts, Seventh Edition 7th Edition

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Another defining moment in the evolution of operating systems
Small footprint operating systems, such as those driving the handheld devices that the baby dinosaurs are using on the cover, are just one of the cutting-edge applications you'll find in Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne's Operating System Concepts, Seventh Edition.
By staying current, remaining relevant, and adapting to emerging course needs, this market-leading text has continued to define the operating systems course. This Seventh Edition not only presents the latest and most relevant systems, it also digs deeper to uncover those fundamental concepts that have remained constant throughout the evolution of today's operation systems. With this strong conceptual foundation in place, students can more easily understand the details related to specific systems.
New Adaptations
* Increased coverage of user perspective in Chapter 1.
* Increased coverage of OS design throughout.
* A new chapter on real-time and embedded systems (Chapter 19).
* A new chapter on multimedia (Chapter 20).
* Additional coverage of security and protection.
* Additional coverage of distributed programming.
* New exercises at the end of each chapter.
* New programming exercises and projects at the end of each chapter.
* New student-focused pedagogy and a new two-color design to enhance the learning process.

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December 14, 2004
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English
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Another defining moment in the evolution of operating systems

Small footprint operating systems, such as those driving the handheld devices that the baby dinosaurs are using on the cover, are just one of the cutting-edge applications you’ll find in Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne’s Operating System Concepts, Seventh Edition.

By staying current, remaining relevant, and adapting to emerging course needs, this market-leading text has continued to define the operating systems course. This Seventh Edition not only presents the latest and most relevant systems, it also digs deeper to uncover those fundamental concepts that have remained constant throughout the evolution of today’s operation systems. With this strong conceptual foundation in place, students can more easily understand the details related to specific systems.

New Adaptations

Increased coverage of user perspective in Chapter 1.
Increased coverage of OS design throughout.
A new chapter on real-time and embedded systems (Chapter 19).
A new chapter on multimedia (Chapter 20).
Additional coverage of security and protection.
Additional coverage of distributed programming.
New exercises at the end of each chapter.
New programming exercises and projects at the end of each chapter.
New student-focused pedagogy and a new two-color design to enhance the learning process.

About the Author

Abraham Silberschatz is a Professor of Computer Science at Yale university. Prior to joining Yale, he was the Vice President of t5he Information Sciences Research Center at Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey. Prior5 to that, he held a chaired professorship in the Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. His research interest include operating systems, database systems, real-time systems storage systems, network management, and distributed systems.

In addition to his academic and industrial positions, Professor Silberschatz served as a member of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems Panel on President Clinton's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology, as an advisor for the National Science Foundation, and as a consultant for several private industry companies.

Professor Silberschatz is an ACM Fellow and an IEEE Fellow. He received the 2002 IEEE Taylor L. Booth Education Award the 1998 ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award, the 1997 ACM SIGMOD Contribution Award, and the IEEE Computer Society Outstanding Paper award for the article "Capability Manager", which appeared in the IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering. His writings have appeared in numerous ACM and IEEE publications and other professional conferences and journals. He is a coauthor of the textbook Database System Concepts.

Greg Gagne is chair of the Division of Computer Science and Mathematics at Westminster College in Salt Lake City where he has been teaching since 1990. In addition to teaching operating systems, he also teaches computer networks, distributed systems, object-oriented programming, and data structures. He also provides workshops to computer science educators and industry professionals. Professor Gagne's current research interests include next-generation operating systems and distributed computing.

Peter Baer Galvin is the chief technologist for Corporate Technologies (www.cptech.com). Before that, Peter was the systems manager for Brown University's Computer Science Department. He is also contributing editor for SysAdmin magazine. Mr. Galvin has written articles for Byte and other magazines, and previously wrote the security column and systems administration column for ITWORLD. As a consultant and trainer, Peter has given talks and taught tutorials on security and system administration worldwide.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Wiley & Sons; 7th edition (December 14, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 921 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0471694665
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0471694663
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.62 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.32 x 1.49 x 10.12 inches

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Avi Silberschatz was born in Haifa, Israel. He graduated in 1976 with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. He became the Sidney J. Weinberg Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, USA in 2005. He was the chair of the Computer Science department at Yale from 2005 to 2011. Prior to coming to Yale in 2003, he was the Vice President of the Information Sciences Research Center at Bell Labs. He previously held an endowed professorship at the University of Texas at Austin, where he taught until 1993. His research interests include database systems, operating systems, storage systems, and network management. Silberschatz was elected an ACM Fellow in 1996 and received the Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award in 1998. He was elected an IEEE fellow in 2000 and received the IEEE IEEE Taylor L. Booth Education Award in 2002 for " teaching, mentoring, and writing influential textbooks in the operating systems and database systems areas". He was elected an AAAS fellow in 2009. Silberschatz is a member of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering.
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Fernando Mejía

Deep explanation about OS

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The book "Operating System Concepts, Seventh Edition" is a fundamental and highly recommended work for any computer science student or professional interested in understanding the fundamental concepts and principles of operating systems.

Since its first publication, this book has been acclaimed as a standard reference in the field of operating systems. The seventh edition, in particular, has been updated and improved to address the latest challenges and advancements in the field of operating systems.

One of the standout features of this book is its clear and structured approach. The authors present the concepts in a logical and understandable manner, which facilitates the assimilation of complex information. Additionally, the book offers broad coverage of a variety of relevant topics, including process management, memory management, file systems, security, and operating system distribution.

The content of the book is supported by practical examples and case studies, which help readers understand how the concepts are applied in real-world situations. Furthermore, the exercises at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity to put the acquired knowledge into practice and assess the level of understanding.

Another noteworthy aspect is that the book achieves a balance between theory and practical implementation. While it focuses on fundamental concepts, it also addresses specific aspects of popular operating systems such as UNIX, Linux, and Windows. This allows readers to understand how these systems work and how to apply the concepts in real environments.

Additionally, the seventh edition includes new chapters on virtualization and distributed operating system management, reflecting the growing importance of these topics in the current world of computing.

In summary, "Operating System Concepts, Seventh Edition" is a valuable and comprehensive book that provides a solid foundation in operating system principles. Its clear approach, practical examples, and updated coverage make it essential reading for those who want to thoroughly understand this crucial area of computer science.

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Operating System Concepts

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Great read. Anyone who wants to dive into the basics of kernel programming should read this book. There is a good set of practice problems, but personally I found the writing done well enough so that I did not need the extra practice. In addition, the writers have a sense of humor and make the reading fun, rather than a listing of computer facts like other books.

Good book.

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Good condition and delivered before time

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2006

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We had to buy this book as part of our undergraduate Computer Engineering curriculum. The book is very well written; I taught myself a lot by studying it.

This book was so good that I actually ended up telling one of my friends in Computer Engineering at another school about it, only to find out that 1) they use it there, too, and that 2) he thinks just as highly of the text.

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Frizzlefry

Informative, but very, very dry......

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2007

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This book is very informative if your interested in learning how operating systems work. Unfortunately, Im not really interested in it, I just have to read it for a required class. The material is very dry so its hard to focus on what your reading.

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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021

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Easy purchase, important book, pleasantly surprised.

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Terrific condition. Pleasantly surprised. As for the content, goes without saying, 5 stars.

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I love it!

Reviewed in Mexico on July 30, 2021

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This is an amazing book, its condition is used but this is in a perfect state, thank you!

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Mr. P. Harvey

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2013

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It has been many years since I purchased a book on computer operating concepts and undoubtedly there have been developments in this subject in the intervening years. Books on this subject are often very expensive and the newer editions of this book are no exception. I was not prepared to shell out a load of money for a reference book that I would infrequently refer to. I therefore sought an earlier version in pristine condition and that meant buying secondhand.

I got lucky and found this edition from an Amazon bookseller. Furthermore, it was in an 'as new' condition and did not cost the earth. It may not contain the very latest information but the differences, if any, will be very small. It was the common sense choice given my limited budget.

This book, as far as I can judge, is well written, embodies a wide range of related sub topics, is comprehensive and up to date and sufficiently detailed to satisfy the most avid technical reader, like myself. I also rather like the cute dinosaur motif on the cover. It will probably be another 10 years before I buy another such book

I see no point in spending a great deal of money on a book of this type when there are excellent examples such as this available.

I am happy to recommend this book if all the purchaser seeks is an overview of operating system concepts. However, it maybe lacking in some detail for the professional reader who, I expect, would have access to a far larger budget.

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Great Book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2009

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If you want to know how it all works, this book is for you. It has amazing detail and brings you though every single aspect of an operating system. I have nothing bad to say about this book. After buying this, it paints the full picture about whats going on, great for any beginners or advanced students.

Miss C A Purse

Wow!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2006

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Only a short review but, the topic this book covers one of my undergrad modules. It is the most readable TEXT book ever!!! I almost took this one to bed to read. WOuld recomend this book to any one. JOb done. THank you

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