Course Description:   Provides an overview of operating systems functions and commands that are necessary in a micro/mainframe computer working environment.  Topics include: multiprogramming, multi-user systems, resource management, task command/control languages, and operating system utilization.  

Current Textbook
	Guide to Operating Systems 2nd Edition Palmer, Walters, Badgett & Jonker, Authors ISBN: 0-619-12077-0 Thomson Publishers Reference material for this textbook may be found at www.course.com

Things to expect in this class:  The class is designed to present a wide variety of  desktop operating systems in use today.  The student will: Install, update, and modify multiple operating systems including Windows XP, Fedora Core 8 and 9, open source Ubuntu and open source Solaris.  You can expect a heavy dose of memory management theory, resource sharing and network connectivity.  Expect a test every other chapter (10 chapters... 5 tests) along the way. This course prepares you for the Operating Systems Exam portion of Comptia's  A+ certification exam.

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last updated on 09/24/2008