- Client-server model is integrated throughout and NFS coverage is presented in earlier in the text.
- Increased coverage of small footprint operating systems such as PalmOS and real-time operating systems
- Core material in every chapter offers coverage of the latest and most relevant systems including Windows XP/2000, Linux, Solaris and FreeBSD (Unix).
- The seventh edition retains important chapters on: Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Network Structures, and Security, updated them to reflect the latest trends in operating systems design.
- This text teaches
general concepts in operating systems while allowing for a choice in
implementation systems. Rather than concentrating on a particular operating
system or hardware, it discusses key concepts that are applicable to
a wide variety of systems.
- Chapter case studies on Linux and Windows XP.
- All code examples are written in C and Java.
Instructor's Manual
The seventh edition offers: Slides in PostScript, PDF and PowerPoint,
and an Instructors Manual with all solutions.
Online Case Studies
Additional chapters covering Unix, Mach and Nachos oper-ating systems
are available online at www.wiley.com/college/silberschatz.
Classroom Response Systems
eGrade Plus
Student Solutions Manual
Solutions to select exercises are available online. Access is free
with book purchase. www.wiley.com/college/silberschatz.
Student Solutions CD
CD with all exercises and solutions from OSC
6/e for additional practice.
