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Operating Systems Essentials - by Reid Barnes (Hardcover)

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  • An operating system is the system software that manages a computer's hardware and software resources.
  • Author(s): Reid Barnes
  • 251 Pages
  • Computers + Internet, Operating Systems

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An operating system is the system software that manages a computer's hardware and software resources. It acts as an intermediary between applications and the hardware, handling essential functions such as input/output operations and memory management. The vital components of an operating system include the kernel, user interface, and networking systems. The kernel, often referred to as the core of the operating system, provides the foundational control over the computer's hardware. The user interface, or the shell, enables user interaction with the system, with the two primary types being command-line interfaces (CLI) and graphical user interfaces (GUI). This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of operating systems. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of operating systems as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.



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An operating system is the system software that manages a computer's hardware and software resources. It acts as an intermediary between applications and the hardware, handling essential functions such as input/output operations and memory management. The vital components of an operating system include the kernel, user interface, and networking systems. The kernel, often referred to as the core of the operating system, provides the foundational control over the computer's hardware. The user interface, or the shell, enables user interaction with the system, with the two primary types being command-line interfaces (CLI) and graphical user interfaces (GUI). This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of operating systems. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of operating systems as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 251
Genre: Computers + Internet
Sub-Genre: Operating Systems
Publisher: Clanrye International
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Reid Barnes
Language: English
Street Date: August 25, 2025
TCIN: 1004856532
UPC: 9781647269821
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-9637
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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