Introductory guide to operating systems
eBook - PDF

Introductory guide to operating systems

  1. 278 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introductory guide to operating systems

About this book

An operating system (OS) consists of programs that regulate the implementation of application programs, and serving as a go between of the client and PC hardware. The operating system manages the computer hardware systems well as giving a structure for applications to run. A few examples referenced in the volume are: Windows, Windows/NT, OS/2 and MacOS. The volume presents OS as advantageous and simple to use for the client, and makes handling client issues simpler. For a PC to begin running-for example, when it is organized or rebooted-it must have a primary program to run. This core system, or bootstrap program, will in general be straightforward. Normally, it is put in read-only memory (ROM) or digitally erasable read-only memory (EEPROM), referred by overall term firmware, inside the PC equipment. It launches all parts of the framework, from CPU catalogs to device regulators to memory elements. In multiprogramming systems, the OS determines which cycle gets the processor when and the duration. This capacity is known as process planning. The volume discusses an Operating System as doing these activities: • Keeps check of processor and process status of interaction. • Allocates the processor (CPU) to a function, and • De-assigns processors whenever a cycle is not generally needed.

Tools to learn more effectively

Saving Books

Saving Books

Keyword Search

Keyword Search

Annotating Text

Annotating Text

Listen to it instead

Listen to it instead

Information

Publisher
Arcler Press
Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9781774696293
Topic
Computer Science
Subtopic
Operating Systems
Index
Computer Science

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  5. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  6. List of Figures
  7. List of Abbreviations
  8. Abstract
  9. Preface
  10. Chapter 1 An Overview on Operating System
  11. Chapter 2 Types of Operating Systems
  12. Chapter 3 Popular Operating Systems
  13. Chapter 4 Operating System Properties
  14. Chapter 5 Operating System – Processes
  15. Chapter 6 Operating System Multi-Threading
  16. Chapter 7 Memory Management
  17. Chapter 8 Virtual Memory
  18. Chapter 9 File System
  19. Chapter 10 I/O Software and I/O Hardware
  20. Chapter 11 Operating System – Security
  21. Bibliography
  22. Index
  23. Back Cover

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Introductory guide to operating systems by Jocelyn O. Padallan in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Computer Science & Operating Systems. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.