Operating systems
J D Zakis
4 points * 13 lecture hours, 26 laboratory hours * Second semester * Caulfield/Peninsula
Objectives To provide a thorough understanding of operating system concepts. Main-frame and PC environments, their tools, facilities and usages.
Synopsis Operating systems concepts for both single-user and multi-user environments. Multi-tasking systems concepts. Process management, memory management, security and file systems. Systems to be covered may include UNIX, DOS, OS/2, Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT.
Assessment Practical work, laboratory work and tests: 100%
Recommended texts
Sheldon T Windows NT inside and out Osborne McGraw-Hill, 1993
Sobell M G A practical guide to Unix system V Benjamin-Cummins, 1989
Woodcock J MS-DOS 6 Companion Microsoft Press, 1993
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