Guide to Operating Systems provides the information needed to understand and support desktop and network operating systems in use today. Major concepts such as installation, upgrading, file system organization, security, and network connectivity, as they apply to Windows, Linux, NetWare, and Mac OS are covered in detail. Each chapter offers extensive learning aids including review questions, hands-on projects, and case studies that reinforce concepts and help student apply them to real world applications.
This is a solid introduction to computer operating systems, and computers in general. It assumes some working knowledge and yet walks the reader through all the basics. All the high level topics are covered here, and it's as current as you can expect with the speed at which computers evolve.