ISE Survey of Operating Systems
6th Edition
Published on 29. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-260-56582-9 (ISBN)
Description
McGraw-Hill Education is proud to introduce the fifth edition of Jane and Charles Holcombe's Survey of Operating Systems. This title provides an introduction to the most widely used desktop operating systems (including Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux) using numerous illustrations and hands-on activities to build a foundation for success in the IT field empowering students to adapt to different job situations and troubleshoot problems. The new edition features information on mobile operating systems, as well as chapters on subjects peripheral to operating systems, such as computer security, desktop virtualization, and connecting computers and mobile devices to networks.
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
878 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-260-56582-9 (9781260565829)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jane 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.
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.
Content
1. Introduction to Operating Systems
2. Computer Security Basics
3. Desktop Virtualization
4. Windows 7
5. Windows 10
6. Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 207
7. Apple macOS on the Desktop
8. Linux on the Desktop
9. Chromebooks and Chrome OS
10. Connecting Desktops and Laptops to Networks
11. Mobile Operating Systems: iOS and Android
2. Computer Security Basics
3. Desktop Virtualization
4. Windows 7
5. Windows 10
6. Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 207
7. Apple macOS on the Desktop
8. Linux on the Desktop
9. Chromebooks and Chrome OS
10. Connecting Desktops and Laptops to Networks
11. Mobile Operating Systems: iOS and Android