Survey Operating Systems Jane Holcombe
This textbook offers a survey of all the major microcomputer operating schemes through real-world case studies, annotated illustrations, and step-by-step tutorials and projects. It is designed for IT students who want to learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems. This book will instruct the basic functions of an operating system, such as the graphical user interface, memory management, device management, and file management. It likewise explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot each of the major microcomputer operating systems, including DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and, Linux, as well as explain the aim of operating systems in dissimilar hardware environments, such as microcomputers and networks.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #258186 in Books
- Published on: 2005-03-21
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.10″ h x 8.66″ w x 10.86″ l, 3.16 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 704 pages
| From the Back Cover
Essential IT Skills for On-the-Job Success
Mike Meyers, one of the premier computer and network achievements trainers, has invented a learning scheme designed to explain key IT principles in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. His proven capacity to explain conceptions in a clear, direct, even humorous way makes these books interesting, motivational, and fun.
Inside this book, you will learn to:
- Identify key features mutual to all operating schemes
- Use Windows XP, 2000, NT, and 9x, DOS, Macintosh OS 9/OS X, and Linux
- Install and upgrade software applications, printers, and other system elements
- Describe basic networking and network operating system conceptions
- Connect to a LAN and the Internet
- Implement crucial security features
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mutual operating scheme difficultnesses
Each chapter includes:
- Learning Objectives
- Four-Color Illustrations
- Step-by-Step Tutorials
- Try This! and Cross-Check Exercises
- Inside Information Sidebars
- Helpful Notes, Tips, and Warnings
- Chapter Summaries and Key Term Lists
- End-of-Chapter Quizzes and Lab Projects
About the AuthorMcGraw-Hill writers represent the leading experts in their fields and are committed to bettering the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Jane Holcombe, A+, Network+, MCT, MCSE, CNA, CTT+, is a pioneer in the field of PC training. She co-founded a Minnesota training company, and has trained technical aid personnel nationally for more than 17 years. Jane has invented a good deal of technical training courses, including one of the earliest PC operating system and hardware courses for aid people. She is a past President of the Twin Cities PC User Group, and she has made technical demonstrations and led usual sessions at both local and national conferences.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
 Excellent add on for the A+ study guide.
By Michael J Woznicki
Looking for the A+ certification? As you know this certification has 2 exams, I for hardware and 1 for the Operating systems. This book is a great prep tool for the OS section as it covers several key operating systems and few that aren’t on the exam.
The book starts off with a hardware overview, which is very helpful in the understanding of software. Then you deal with the older operating systems like Windows 3.X and DOS, this is a nice foundation to learn the roots of the operating system.
Then comes NT, 2000, XP and there is even section for the MAC OS and Linux group. What I liked about this book was the exercises and labs; they would prove to very helpful in understanding certain concepts.
About the only thing missing is cds with evaluation copies of the operating system(s), in case you don’t have access to them. Overall this book is a great compliment to the Mike Meyers All in One A+ Study Guide. As an Instructor, this book becomes a valuable add on to the curriculum.
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 not for kindle fire
By jad
I was happy to find my school book in a cheeper ebook version. I was disappointed to find that amazon supports the book on every device but it’s own. the new kindle fire I bought would not support textbooks from the company l purchused from but their competitor apple using the kindle ap could.
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