Requiring a basic understanding of computer systems, this introductory text provides a balanced coverage of centralized and distributed operating systems. The key principles of both kinds of systems are discussed in a case-study approach, including MS-DOS, UNIX, Amoeba and Mach.
NEW EDITION COMING IN 2001. This textbook offers students a clear explanation of the fundamental concepts of operating systems. The book is divided into two parts: part one focuses on centralized operating systems with discussions of DOS and UNIX, part two moves to distributed systems and includes an overview of MACH and AMOEBA.