The Design and Development of the 4.4Bsd Operating System

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This book is an authoritative and detailed guide on the development and implementation of the BSD operating system, which was earlier known as the Berkeley version of UNIX. BSD is now integrated into almost every variant of UNIX and is extensively used for multiprocessing, timesharing, security, and internet services. Readers who provide technical and sales support can get a complete understanding of the system, while application developers can efficiently learn how to interface with the system, and systems programmers can learn how to tune, maintain, and extend the system. Written by the system’s architects, this book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and authoritative technical information on the internal structure of the latest BSD system.

The authors begin the book by updating the history and goals of the BSD system in comparison to the previous 4.3BSD book authored by them and Samuel Leffler. Then, they provide an overview of its design and implementation, explaining key design decisions, along with detailing the concepts, data structures, and algorithms used in implementing the system’s facilities. Whether you are looking for an in-depth study of a contemporary, portable operating system or want to use it as a practical reference, this book provides ample guidance and insight into the subject.

Publisher: Addison-Wesley; First Edition (April 30, 1996)
Language: English
Hardcover: 580 pages
ISBN-10: 0201549794
ISBN-13: 978-0201549799
Item Weight: 2.22 pounds
Dimensions: 6.75 x 1.5 x 9.75 inches