Guide to Parallel Operating Systems with Windows XP and Linux

Parallel Operating Systems with Windows and Linux introduces the key features of computer operating systems. It assumes that the students have previously used a personal computer with the Windows or Linux operating systems. This text uses a unique approach for the presentation of operating system concepts. Each concept will first be presented conceptually. Then the concepts will be demonstrated on both of the two operating systems in parallel. This parallel structure will be enabled by using Microsoft Virtual PC 2004. Students will be able to instantly switch between the two operating systems to complete the numerous hands-on activities.

Parallel Operating Systems with Windows and Linux introduces the key features of computer operating systems.

Ron Carswell has over 20 years of computer experience with both small and large organizations. Ron holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Baylor University. He has received the A+, N+, CTT+, MCSA, MCSE and MCDST certifications. He is currently an Assistant Professor at San Antonio College, where he instructs in A+, N+, MCSA, and MCDST certification courses. He authored the MCDST Guide to Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems. He co-developed the Guide to Parallel Operating Systems with Heidi Webb and Terrill Freese.

Heidi has over 7 years of computer experience with a large organization. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Texas State University and a Master's degree in Computer Science from St. Mary's University. Heidi is currently an Assistant Professor at San Antonio College, where she instructs in program logic and design courses, software development capstone courses and all levels of the C++ programming language. She co-developed Guide to Parallel Operating Systems with Ron Carswell and Terrill Freese.