Operating Systems(3rd edition)

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Gary Nutt

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ISBN: 0-201-77344-9, 978-0201773446

Book publisher: Wiley

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Book Price $0 : The third edition of 'Operating Systems' by Gary Nutt provides an in-depth exploration of the core principles and design considerations central to modern operating systems. This comprehensive guide is invaluable for both students and professionals seeking to understand the intricacies of operating systems. The book delves into fundamental concepts such as process management, memory management, file systems, and I/O system management, discussing both theoretical constructs and practical implementations. Gary Nutt uses relatable examples and real-world application scenarios, enhancing comprehension of complex topics like concurrency, deadlock, and scheduling algorithms. By systematically detailing the structure and functionality of UNIX, Linux, and Windows NT, this edition serves as both a textbook and a reference manual, offering extensive tables of contents to navigate its dense information. Although the book does not feature main characters typical of fiction, it introduces key technical players like processes, threads, and interrupts. The pedagogical approach is further enriched with a solution manual and answer key, ensuring comprehensive learning support. Critical reception emphasizes the text's clarity and the author's capability to demystify complicated operating system concepts. For students, having access to a solution manual and answer key is especially beneficial for practical exercises. The formal language and structured presentation make it ideal for academic settings, with positive regard for its table of contents, which efficiently organizes the wide array of topics covered. With technology continuously evolving, this book remains a pivotal resource. A remarkably cheap option, this book provides essential knowledge without costly extras.

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Caleb Wells
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Wanted this for my Houston State University course and got it free which is awesome, honestly the explanations are not as confusing as I thought. Haven't finished a ton but so far it’s making the whole topic way easier to understand, really helpful to have around.
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Dennis Knight
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Grabbed this book free for my course CPSC 302: Advanced Operating Systems and it’s actually helping clear up some stuff I was confused about. I’ve read a few chapters and it’s straightforward enough to keep my attention without being a headache. Good stuff for what I need.