This edition of this worldwide best-seller incorporates the latest developments in operating systems technologies. It includes up-to-date materials on relevant operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and embedded real-time and multimedia systems.
Modern Operating Systems, Fourth Edition, is designed for introductory courses in Operating Systems across various engineering programs. This revised edition includes the latest OS technologies and insights from the author's research experience, building on the success of the Third Edition, which received the McGuffey Longevity Award.
Modern Operating Systems incorporates the latest developments and technologies in operating systems (OS) technologies. Author Andy Tanenbaum's clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master. In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and trends in OS design. Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher. The 5th Edition keeps pace with modern OS with a new chapter on Windows 11, new security coverage, an emphasis on flash-based solid-state drives and more.