This book covers the fundamental design principles common to all modern operating systems, including unix, Linux, and dos, with an emphasis on abstract principles, rather than implementations in any particular system – takes schaum’s internationally acclaimed problem-solved approach, featuring detailed problems with step-by-step solutions; clear, concise explanations of all relevant operating system concepts and applications; and expert tips and techniques for solving difficult problems – Designed to be a supplementary text in traditional operating system courses (taken by more than 100, 000 students a year), as well as a handy professional resource for practitioners looking for clear, concise answers to General operating system questions, especially about systems with which they may not be familiar.