Understanding Operating Systems

This text provides a basic understanding of operating systems theory, a comparison of the major operating systems in use, and a description of the technical and operational tradeoffs inherent in each. The effective two-part organization covers the theory of operating systems, their historical roots, and their conceptual basis culminating with how these theories are applied in the specifics of five operating systems.Flynn, Ida M. is the author of 'Understanding Operating Systems', published 2000 under ISBN 9780534376666 and ISBN 0534376665.