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OverviewMcGraw-Hill is proud to introduce the third edition of Jane and Charles Holcombe's,Survey of Operating Systems. This edition is a unique revision of the successful previous editions. Every chapter has been updated to include more illustrations and hands-on activities for students building a foundation for IT success through a fundamental understanding of desktop operating systems, including Windows 7, Mac OS X, and Linux. Due to market feedback and customer response, the textbook has been streamlined to provide a new pedagogy, including more extensive coverage on security that is, presented earlier in the text, and a new chapter on Desktop Virtualisation. Survey of Operating Systems offers today's student a visual, interactive, and empowering approach to learning desktop operating systems so they can build their foundation for IT success! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane Holcombe , Charles HolcombePublisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 21.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.70cm Weight: 0.903kg ISBN: 9780073518176ISBN 10: 0073518174 Pages: 448 Publication Date: 16 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 0073518182 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsChapter: 1Introduction to Microcomputer Operating Systems Chapter: 2Computer Security Basics Chapter: 3 Desktop Virtualization Chapter: 4Disk Operating System (DOS) Chapter: 5 Windows XP Professional Chapter: 6 Today’s Windows (Windows 7 and Windows Vista) Chapter: 7Under the Windows Desktop Chapter: 8Linux on the Desktop Chapter: 9 Mac OS X Chapter: 10The Client Side of Networking Glossary IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCT, MCSE, CNA, CompTIA CTT+, is a pioneer in the field of PC training. She co-founded a Minnesota training company and has trained technical support personnel nationally for more than 20 years. Jane is a past president of the Twin Cities PC User Group and the coauthor of Survey of Operating Systems and other books. Charles Holcombe has been an independent trainer and consultant for more than 25 years. He has developed and delivered many training courses in addition to authoring or coauthoring several books, including Survey of Operating Systems. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |