Survey of Operating Systems (Int'l Ed)
4th Edition
Published on 16. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
704 pages
978-1-259-09496-5 (ISBN)
Description
McGraw-Hill is proud to introduce the fourth 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 8, Mac OS, and Linux) and includes a more visual approach with more illustrations and a more interactive approach with hands-on activities to result in students building a successful foundation for IT success.
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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
Chapter 1: Introduction to Operating Systems Chapter 2: Computer Security BasicsChapter 3: Desktop Virtualization Chapter 4: Windows 7Chapter 5: Windows 8Chapter 6: Under the Windows Desktop:Supporting and TroubleshootingWindowsChapter 7: OS X on theDesktopChapter 8: Linux on theDesktopChapter 9: The Command-LineInterfaceChapter 10: Connecting Desktopsand Laptops to NetworksChapter 11: Mobile OperatingSystems