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9780135881873
A presentation of the basics of both distributed and single-processor computer systems, this book reflects real-world experience that provides practical, hands- on information in constructing and understanding modern operating systems. This book discusses the key principles of both kinds of systems -- including MS- DOS, UNIX, Amoeba, and Mach; covers all the traditional topics, including interprocess, communication, semaphores, monitors, scheduling algorithms, deadlocks, virtual memory, and file system design; explores all key issues in distributed systems -- including the client-server model, remote procedure call, distributed synchronization, transactions, threads, distributed shared memory, and file servers.Tanenbaum, Andrew S. is the author of 'Modern Operating Systems' with ISBN 9780135881873 and ISBN 0135881870.
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