Survey of Operating Systems introduces students to features common to all operating systems. This guide surveys each of the major operating systems, including DOS, Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, Mac OS9/OSX, and UNIX/Linux, in a richly illustrated, four-colour format. A chapter on networking and network operating systems is also included. Case studies and step-by-step tutorials put concepts in real-world context. Coverage includes installation, configuration, and troubleshooting skills.
In this book, you will learn to:
- Identify key features common to all operating systems
- Use Windows XP, 2000, NT, and 9x, DOS, Macintosh OS 9/OS X, and Linux
- Install and upgrade software applications, printers, and other system components
- Describe basic networking and network operating system concepts
- Connect to a LAN and the Internet
- Implement important security features
- Diagnose and troubleshoot common operating system problems
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