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Understanding Operating Systems 7th Edition

by Ann McHoes (Author), Ida M. Flynn (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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Now in its Seventh Edition, UNDERSTANDING OPERATING SYSTEMS continues to provide a clear and straightforward explanation of operating system theory and practice. As in previous editions, the book's highly regarded structure begins with a discussion of fundamentals before moving on to specific operating systems. Fully updated, this new edition includes expanded analysis of the impact on operating systems of such innovations as multi-core processing and wireless technologies. Revised Research Topics in the exercise section encourage independent student research. The final four chapters have been updated to include information on current versions of UNIX (including the latest Macintosh OS), Linux, and Windows, and a new chapter on Android has been added.
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  1. ISBN-10
    128509655X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1285096551
  3. Edition
    7th
  4. Publisher
    Cengage Learning
  5. Publication date
    October 7, 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.25 x 1 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    608 pages
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Ann McIver McHoes has been writing about computers for 25 years. She co-authored, with the late Ida M. Flynn, the first four editions of Understanding Operating Systems and is now sole author of this classic textbook, which has received awards for excellence from the Text and Academic Authors Association. She teaches at Duquesne University and has also taught business and computer science classes at Chatham University and Carlow University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 7th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 128509655X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1285096551
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1 x 9 inches
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Demystifying Operating Systems
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015
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    This is one of the few text books I enjoyed from a long list of related computer science books I have read for college. I would not recommend this as an intro to computers for the casual reader. The text goes into great detail about the many aspects of an operating system by providing abstract concepts and exact algorithms. The book helps explain what goes on behind the scenes of the hardware and the system and helped me understand some of the concepts of OSes that seem mysterious.

    If you have a passion for computers or need a good supplemental text for a class, then I would highly recommend this. If you are a novice computer user looking to learn more about computer in general, then I would start with something else.
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  • Jennis0212
    4.0 out of 5 stars I do think there is good information that can be used in the future
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016
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    I got this book for my Operating Systems class. Sometimes it is hard to read because of the verbage used but it is a textbook. I do think there is good information that can be used in the future. I wish there was just a way to make it liven up a little bit to make it easier to keep focused.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Easy, and Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
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    A lot of work was put into this book. The wording is straight forward and well written. It's full of visuals to better understand abstract concepts. It has all kinds of interesting history and side notes. I had a good time reading this for a class.
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  • Radian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
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    It arrived surprisingly faster than what I was expecting and has proven to be most useful in my studies.
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  • Ally
    3.0 out of 5 stars Its a good book for what it is
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015
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    Its a good book for what it is .. got it for a class that I currently in .... fast shipping ... but not one Id recommend the instructor using again.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016
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    This book is the same one my college wants me to have but with a much lower price.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Came on time and served its purpose... ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
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    Came on time and served its purpose...was a little stained on the inside but I was too busy frantically stressing over my course i was taking to notice.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for my daughter's college class
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
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    yes, perfect for my daughter's college class.
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