Survey of Operating Systems

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.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Operating Systems

Chapter 2: Computer Security Basics

Chapter 3: Desktop Virtualization

Chapter 4: Windows 7

Chapter 5: Windows 8

Chapter 6: Under the Windows Desktop:Supporting and TroubleshootingWindows

Chapter 7: OS X on theDesktop

Chapter 8: Linux on theDesktop

Chapter 9: The Command-LineInterface

Chapter 10: Connecting Desktopsand Laptops to Networks

Chapter 11: Mobile OperatingSystems

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