The fifth edition of 'An Introduction to Operating Systems' by P.C.P. Bhatt focuses on Linux and Windows, providing practical insights into operating system concepts and instructional projects. It covers key topics such as file systems, process management, and security, specifically addressing Windows 7, 8, and 10, as well as other operating systems like Pintos and Fedora. The book is tailored for students in computer science and offers resources like teaching supplements and a companion website.

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Introduction to Operating Systems
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• Includes the details on Windows 7, 8 and 10
• Describes an Instructional Operating System (PintOS), FEDORA and Android
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– Source Code Control System in UNIX
– X-Windows in UNIX
– System Administration in UNIX
– VxWorks Operating System (full chapter)
– OS for handheld systems, excluding Android
– Student projects
– Questions for practice for selected chapters
Introduction to Operating Systems
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5. Topics Covered
Introduction to Operating Systems Getting Started with GNU/Linux
File Systems and Management Search and Sort Tools
Processes and Process Management AWK Tool in GNU/Linux
Memory Management Shell Scripts in GNU/Linux
Input Output (IO) Management Programming with Threads
Resource Sharing and Management Unix Kernal Architecture
Interprocess Communication Make Tool in Unix
Distributed Computing Some Other Tools in GNU/Linux
Real-Time Operating Systems and Microkernels Windows Operating Systems
OS and Security Linux
Recent Trends in OS Three Open Source Operating Systems
Introduction to Operating Systems
(Fifth Edition)

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• Course Title
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Introduction to Operating Systems
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• Companion Website
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