Description: The book contains concepts and algorithms in the first half, and then lists (I think 3) distributed operating systems in the back as case studies. The book is very readable and entertaining, assuming you've had a course (or the equivalent) in (single machine) operating systems.
This book covers all major aspects of distributed operating systems at reasonable level of depth -- you can't expect too much detail if you're going to cover all the topics.
There's no examples of "real" code in the text, I think that's a good thing. There are a number of useful algorithms discussed in each chapter.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Distributed Operating Systems -Tanenbaum
Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles (6th Edition) (GOAL Series) by William Stallings
[ Requested by: Ajay Bharadwaj ]
Description: Serving as both a basic reference and an up-to-date survey of the state of the art, this book covers the concepts, structure, and mechanisms of operating systems. Stallings presents the nature and characteristics of modern-day operating systems clearly and completely. Updated treatment of Windows as a case study to cover Windows Vista. Online animations with references incorporated throughout.
A new chapter on Embedded Operating Systems. Part Six (Distributed Systems and Security) moved online, reducing the cost and size of the book without loss of content. Expanded coverage of security. New figures added, with many existing figures updated to enhance clarity. A useful reference for programmers, systems engineers, network designers and others involved in the design of computer products, information system and computer system personnel.
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Windows Vista: The Complete Reference
Description: Take full advantage of the high-performance features available in Microsoft Windows Vista and experience the power of this integrated, next-generation operating system. Windows Vista: The Complete Reference shows you how to install and configure Windows Vista for optimal performance, customize the streamlined new desktop, display sidebars and gadgets, and enjoy all the entertainment capabilities, including music, movies, and games.
Find out how to manage your files, install software and hardware, and use the latest Internet technologies. You'll also learn to secure your system, back up and restore your files, and set up a Local Area Network (LAN) so you can share resources. Filled with clear screenshots and detailed explanations, this is your one-stop guide to mastering Windows Vista.
* Customize your desktop with new UI components
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Use the new User Account Control (UAC) to prevent unauthorized changes to your computer
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Manage files and folders using Windows Flip 3D and Windows Live Taskbar thumbnails
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Protect your files using the Backup and Restore Center
* Manage and edit your photos with the new Windows Photo Gallery
* Keep track of your appointments with the new Windows Calendar
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Use Windows Media Center to record live TV and radio, view digital photos, play music, and burn CDs and DVDs
* Connect to the Internet and use Windows Mail, Internet Explorer 7, and Windows Live Messenger
* Secure your PC and use Windows Update
* Troubleshoot and tune Windows Vista for maximum performance
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Video Tutorials - Reinstalling Windows XP
Description: After using our PC for a long time with the same Windows installation, often we feel that some features are not working properly or some components have gone missing or our system is slowing down.That is when we feel the need for re-installing Windows.This video tutorial gives an insight to it.
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Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP Computer Basics All in One
Description: Find all the answers to a Windows XP users questions in one big, easy-to-use book. Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP Computer Basics All in One is designed to teach the new computer user how to get the most out of a desktop computer. It does not assume the reader wants to learn how to use just one product, but covers multiple products and technologies together in a logical fashion. Topics covered include: Computer Basics, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Internet and Web, Upgrades and Repair, and Home Networking. If you are a beginning computer user who wants to buy one, single book to help you better use your computer or accomplish a broad range of computer activities Sams teach Yourself Windows XP Computer Basics All in One is the book for you!
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Solaris 8: The Complete Reference
Description: A solid document on the Solaris operating system, Solaris 8: The Complete Reference shows you what you need to understand if you want to make a living as administrator of a modern Sun workstation.
Of course, this book is not absolutely complete--no technical book about a subject as large as Solaris 8 could hope to be--but it should be more than adequate for most readers' purposes. Whether you have experience with another enterprise operating system and have recently been charged with figuring out Solaris, or you're a long-time Solaris jock and need a handy reference to guide you through procedures that you don't follow every day, this book has your number.
The book approaches each Solaris capability from a variety of angles. Most often, it takes a few pages to explain the "Solaris way" of thinking about a problem, contrasting it with alternate approaches (such as those that might be used in Linux or Windows NT) where that might be appropriate. Straight how-to material usually follows in sections that have titles like, "Testing Reachability"; those sections further break down into modules that have to do with special cases, such as troubleshooting situations. Text and listings of input and output predominate--an effective format for an operating system that's driven largely by console activity. --David Wall
Topics covered: The Solaris operating system generally, with coverage of the features that are new in release 8. A large section covers installation, user and software administration, file-system management and backup planning, and process management. Networking comes next--with sections on routing, the DNS, and DHCP. Samba and the Network File System (NFS), plus explicit instructions on integrating Solaris with Windows NT 4.0.
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Solaris 10: The Complete Reference
Description: Maximize all the capabilities of Sun Microsystems' FREE, innovative, and powerful UNIX-based operating system with help from this authoritative guide. Get full details on installation, process and device management, access control and security, networking, services, directories, and applications. You'll learn to take advantage of the new features available in Solaris 10, including the rewritten TCP/IP stack, the enhanced cryptographic framework, cross-platform optimization, Linux interoperability, and much more. Whether you're new to Solaris or migrating from Linux or Windows, you'll need this comprehensive resource.
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Operating system- Q & A
Description: Very useful set of question-answers for both exams & technical interviews.
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Operating Systems: A Design-Oriented Approach by Charles Crowley
Description: Operating Systems: A Design-Oriented Approach is a text for a junior or senior level class in operating systems. It covers the standard topics that one expects in such a course. It has several novel features that are described below. There is also a Java version of this simulator. You can get the java files, compiled class files, documentation, and html files in zip format from Java SOS distribution in zip format. or in gzipped tar format from Java SOS distribution in UNIX tar and GNU gzip format. Or you can run directly the Java version of SOS. Here are PowerPoint presentations for each of the chapters in the book.
Simple Operating System and Simulator : The book contains code for a simple operating system. There is a simulator that will allow you to compile and execute this code. For more information see the Simple Operating System Home Page.
(Full ebook not available)
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