Survey of Operating Systems: An Introduction to Desktop and Mobile Operating Systems

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(as of May 20,2023 22:01:23 UTC – Details)

The fifth edition of the Survey of Operating Systems authored by Jane and Charles Holcombe and published by McGraw-Hill Education is now available. The book is an excellent resource for students looking for an introduction to the most widely used desktop operating systems used worldwide – including Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux. The book provides hands-on activities and numerous illustrations to help build a foundation for IT students to succeed in their field, including adapting to different job situations and troubleshooting problems.

The sixth edition of the Survey of Operating Systems also features an extensive coverage of mobile operating systems, along with chapters on subjects peripheral to operating systems, such as desktop virtualization, connecting computers and mobile devices to networks, and computer security. These additional chapters make the book an all-in-one resource for students and IT professionals interested in understanding and learning more about computer systems.

The book has a paperback format with 496 pages and dimensions of 8.5 x 0.6 x 10.8 inches. It has an ISBN-10 of 1260493849 and an ISBN-13 of 978-1260493849. It weighs 1.9 pounds and was published by McGraw Hill on February 27, 2019, in the English language.