Guide to Operating Systems 3rd Edition

Description

Guide to Operating Systems Third Edition provides the information needed to understand and support common desktop and network operating systems in use today. Major concepts such as installation, upgrading, file system organization, security, and network connectivity, as they apply to Microsoft Windows, Linux, Novell NetWare, and Apple Mac OS are covered in detail. Each chapter offers extensive learning aids including review questions, hands-on projects, and case studies that reinforce concepts and help student apply them to real world applications.

1. Operating System Theory
2. Current Hardware and PC Operating Systems
3. File Systems
4. Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems
5. Configuring Input and Output Objectives
6. Using and Configuring Storage Devices
7. Modems and Other Communications Devices
8. Network Connectivity
9. Resources Sharing Over a Network
10. Standard Operating and Maintenances Prodedures
Appendix A: An overview of Command-Line Commands