Features

• Coverage of all standard material – Includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, and deadlocks

• Discussion of multimedia file systems – An increasingly important topic that most books miss

• Coverage of multiprocessors, multicomputers, virtual machines, and distributed systems – Reflects that field is rapidly moving from an era of single-processor systems to multicore systems, multiprocessors, and distributed systems.

• A thorough treatment of computer security – Includes viruses, worms, malware and other digital pests. This chapter far exceeds anything in any other book. It also discusses ways to combat them.

• Case studies of three popular operating systems: Linux, Windows Vista, and Symbian OS (Ch. 12).

– Many students are familiar with Linux, but this chapter delves into the details.

– Almost nothing has been published on the internal workings of Windows Vista, so this chapter is unique.

– Embedded operating systems such as Symbian OS in cell phones, DVD players, digital cameras, camcorders, and more are increasingly important. Few students have ever even heard of these.

• A Research section in many chapters – Describes current research in the topic covered by the chapter.