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B> Most books on operating systems deal with theory while ignoring practice. While the usual principles are covered in detail, the book describes a small, but real UNIXlike operating system: MINIX. The book demonstrates how it works while illustrating the principles behind it. Operating Systems: Design and Implementation Second Edition provides the MINIX source code. The relevant selections of the MINIX code are described in detail. When it first came out, MINIX caused something of a revolution. Within weeks, it had its own newsgroup on USENET, with 40,000 people. Most wanted to make MINIX bigger and fancier. Instead, Linux was created. That has become quite popular, very large, and complicated. MINIX, on the other hand, has remained small and suitable for instruction and example. The book has been revised to include updates in MINIX, which started out as a v 7 unix clone for a floppydisk only 8088. It is now aimed at 386, 486, and pentium machines and is based on the international posix standard instead of on v7. There are now also versions of MINIX for the Macintosh and SPARC available. Professional programmers will find this book to be a valuable resource and reference
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Operating Systems: Design and Implementation'? A: The book covers key principles of operating systems while providing a practical overview through the real UNIX-like operating system, MINIX. It discusses the architecture, design, and implementation aspects of operating systems.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in operating systems? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it explains fundamental concepts clearly while using MINIX as a teaching tool, making it accessible for those new to operating systems.
- Q: What is MINIX, and why is it significant in this book? A: MINIX is a small, UNIX-like operating system that serves as a practical example in the book. It is significant because it illustrates operating system principles and was a precursor to Linux.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of 'Operating Systems: Design and Implementation' was published on January 15, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 939 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Operating Systems: Design and Implementation' is Andrew S. Tanenbaum.
- Q: Can I use this book for academic purposes? A: Yes, this book is widely used in academic settings for courses on operating systems and is a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
- Q: Is the book focused more on theory or practical implementation? A: The book strikes a balance between theory and practical implementation, emphasizing real-world applications through MINIX.
- Q: Does this edition include updates to MINIX? A: Yes, the second edition includes updates to MINIX, reflecting its evolution from a simple UNIX clone to a more robust operating system suitable for modern machines.