Operating System Design: The Xinu Approach

Dive deep into the core of operating systems with ‘Operating System Design: The Xinu Approach,’ a bestseller from The Bookish Owl. This acclaimed text breaks down complex OS internals into clear, understandable prose, moving beyond vague surveys. The third edition introduces crucial new topics like pipe mechanisms, multicore OS, and unconventional OS applications. Explore essential components including scheduling, memory management, file systems, and device drivers, all presented hierarchically for simplified learning. Using the elegant Xinu system and illustrating concepts for both CISC and RISC architectures, this book provides concrete examples. Freely available Xinu code and flexible VirtualBox execution options empower hands-on learning. Perfect for students and professionals seeking a thorough, practical understanding of operating system design.