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Modern Operating Systems incorporates the latest developments and technologies in operating systems (OS) technologies. Author Andy Tanenbaum's clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master. In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and trends in OS design. Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher. The 5th Edition keeps pace with modern OS with a new chapter on Windows 11, new security coverage, an emphasis on flash-based solid-state drives and more.

Modern Operating Systems incorporates the latest developments and technologies in operating systems (OS) technologies. Author Andy Tanenbaum's clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master. In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and trends in OS design. Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. Tanenbaum also provides information on current research based on his experience as an operating systems researcher. The 5th Edition keeps pace with modern OS with a new chapter on Windows 11, new security coverage, an emphasis on flash-based solid-state drives and more.

Das Lehrbuch enthält umfangreiche Aktualisierungen zu UNIX, Linux und Windows und behandelt erstmals auch Android als mobiles Betriebssystem. Das Kapitel zu IT-Sicherheit wurde grundlegend aktualisiert, ein neues Kapitel behandelt die Themen Virtualisierungs- und Cloud-Technologie. Zahlreiche Abbildungen, viele Beispiele, aktuelle Fallstudien sowie über 500 Übungsaufgaben erleichtern das Verstehen und Erlernen der vorgestellten Konzepte und Theorien. Zudem stehen auf den Companion Websites zum Buch Experimentier- und Simulationswerkzeuge zu Linux und Window bereit – ideal zum Selbststudium.