Modern Operating Systems
by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Herbert Bos
5th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780137618873 |
| eText ISBN | 9780137618941 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2023 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
Modern Operating Systems, 5th Edition, by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and Herbert Bos, is a textbook published by Pearson that outlines the fundamental concepts needed by operating system designers.
The volume covers central operating system mechanisms, including processes, threads, memory management, file systems, input/output, and deadlocks. It also addresses broader system topics such as virtualization, cloud environments, multiple processor systems, interface design, multimedia, and performance tradeoffs.
To provide real-world context, the text incorporates dedicated case studies examining widely used platforms, including Unix, Linux, Android, and Windows 11.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Processes and Threads
Chapter 3: Memory Management
Chapter 4: File Systems
Chapter 5: Input/Ouput
Chapter 6: Deadlocks
Chapter 7: Virtualization and the Cloud
Chapter 8: Multiple Processor Systems
Chapter 9: Security
Chapter 10: Case Study 1: Unix, Linux, and Android
Chapter 11: Case Study 2: Windows 11
Chapter 12: Operating System Design
Chapter 13: Reading List and Bibliography
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