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This guide surveys each of the major operating systems, including DOS, Windows 9x/2000/XP, Mac OS9/OSX, Unix, Linux, and handheld systems, in a richly illustrated, four-colour format. Case studies and step-by-step tutorials put concepts in real-world context.
Contents
Survey of Operating SystemsChapter 1 Introduction to Operating SystemsMicrocomputers TodayWhat Is a Microcomputer?What Types of Microcomputers Are Used Today?What's Contained in and Attached to a MicrocomputerProcessor Motherboard and ChipsetMemoryVideo Adapter and DisplayKeyboardPointing DeviceDisk DrivesPeripheral DevicesPurpose and Functions of Microcomputer Operating SystemsWhat Is an Operating System?User InterfaceJob ManagementTask ManagementMemory ManagementFile ManagementDevice ManagementSecurityYesterday's Operating SystemsFirst the MachinesThen the Operating SystemsDOS, CP/M, Apple, and the Killer AppThe Second WaveOS/2Microsoft WindowsWindows for WorkgroupsWhat OSs Are Available Today? DOS from MicrosoftWindows NTWindows 98Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Windows 2000Windows XPMacintosh OSUNIX/LinuxChapter 2 DOSFinding DOS and Understanding Its Strengths and Weaknesses Versions of DOS, Past and Present DOS's StrengthsDOS's WeaknessesInstalling DOSDOS Hardware RequirementsPreparing for DOS InstallationHow the FAT File System Works How DOS Uses Files and Directories DOS File Attributes Working with the DOS Command PromptSuccess at the DOS Prompt Which Command Will Accomplish the Task? Learning to Manage Files and DirectoriesUnderstanding the DOS Bootup Process and Required Startup DisksWhy You Should Learn the DOSBootup ProcessDOS System FilesThe DOS Bootup ProcessCreating DOS Startup DisksUsing FORMAT to Create a Startup DiskUsing SYS to Create a DOS Startup DiskUsing Windows to Create a Startup DiskWorking with DOS in Windows Running DOS Applications in WindowsUsing the Command Prompt in WindowsTroubleshooting Common DOS Problems "Non-System Disk" Error Message "Bad or Missing Command Interpreter" Error Message "Bad Command or File Name" Error MessageRequest to Enter the Current Date and TimeChapter 3 The Windows DesktopWho Invented the Desktop? Navigating the Windows GUIGetting to the Desktop via LogonA Tour of the DesktopManaging Files in Windows What Files Should You Manage? Using My Computer to Manage Files Configuring and Customizing the Windows Desktop Classic Desktop versus Active Desktop Decorating the Desktop: Background, Color Schemes, and Settings Customizing the Taskbar Launching Programs in WindowsStart Menu Program Shortcut Start | Run Launch by Association Command Prompt Logging Off and Shutting DownStart Menu Ctrl-Alt-Delete Troubleshooting Common Windows Desktop ProblemsDisappearing Dialog Box Inability to Find Something Failure of Windows Fails Start Failure of Windows Stalls An Application Fails to Start Chapter 4 Windows NT 4.0 WorkstationNT 4.0 Workstation Overview Benefits and Features The Limitations of Windows NT Why Is Windows NT 4.0 Still in Use? Where Can I Find Windows NT 4.0 Today? Hardware and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Installing and Configuring Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Preparing for Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Installation Customizing and Managing Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Creating a New Hard Disk Partition Installing and Removing Applications and Windows ComponentsPreparing the Desktop for UsersManaging Windows NT Workstation Security Managing Users, Groups, Rights, and Permissions Using and Managing a Local Printer Troubleshooting Common Windows NT 4.0 Problems The RegistryEvent Viewer When Problems Sneak Up on You Loss of DataTroubleshooting Startup ProblemsThe Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Chapter 5 Windows 98 Windows 98 Overview Windows 98 Features and Strengths Limitations of Windows 98 Why Would I Use Windows 98 Today? Hardware and Windows 98 Installing and Configuring Windows 98 Preparing for Windows 98 Installation Performing Post-Installation Tasks Customizing and Managing Windows 98 Application Installation Methods Managing Users, Files, and Printers Adding a New User Working with Long File Names in Windows 98 Installing Printer Drivers Troubleshooting Common Windows 98 Problems Resources for Troubleshooting Windows 98 Fails During Startup Using Safe Mode to Correct Problems A Program Stalls in Windows 98 Explorer Performed an Illegal Operation Fatal Exception Error: The Windows 98Blue Screen of Death Windows 98 Shutdown Problems Poor Performance Chapter 6 Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Professional Overview Benefits and Features Weaknesses of Windows 2000 Professional When Is Windows 2000 Professional Needed? Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 Professional Hardware and Software for Windows 2000 Professional Customizing and Managing Windows 2000 Professional Using the Control Panel Applets Customizing Display Settings Adding a Printer Use the Start Menu Tools Managing Files and Folders in Windows 2000 Professional Finding Files and Folders Installing and Removing Applications and Windows 2000 Components Managing Security for Users, Files, and Printers Managing User Accounts and Groups Manage Permissions Troubleshooting Common Windows 2000 Professional Problems An Approach to Troubleshooting Where to Find Help Registry Editor Event Viewer Device Manager An Ounce of Prevention Common Problems and Solutions Chapter 7 Windows XP Professional 287Describe Windows XP Professional Benefits, Features, and Weaknesses Benefits and FeaturesWindows XP Weaknesses When to Use Windows XP XP Versions Installing and Configuring Windows XP Professional Customize and Manage Windows XP Professional The Windows XP Control Panel Adding a Printer to Windows XP Installing and Working with Applications in Windows XPAdd or Remove Windows XP ComponentsManage User Security in Windows XP Users and Groups in Windows XP Professional Practicing User Security Troubleshooting Common Windows XP Problems Resources for Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Startup Failure with Safe Mode Creating Startup Disks An Old Application Will Not Run Chapter 8 Macintosh OS 9 and OS XIntroducing Apple and the Macintosh Operating SystemA Colorful Contribution to the World of Computing Macintosh CharacteristicsFeatures of the Mac OS Desktop Startup Login The Desktop The FinderThe Apple Menu The ChooserThe Control Strip and the Dock Features of Mac OS X Installing and Configuring Mac OS X Getting to Know the Mac OS X Workspace Changing System Preferences Managing Files in OS X Printing Printing Options . Working with User Accounts and PrivilegesTroubleshooting Common Mac OS Problems Where to Find Help Useful System Utilities Keyboard Shortcuts for Troubleshooting Issues Caused by Large Files Chapter 9 LinuxLinux Overview The Development of LinuxBenefits of Linux Drawbacks of Linux When to Use Linux Why Learn Linux? Basic Linux Skills Getting Access to LinuxWorking with Linux Commands The Command SyntaxDifferences Between DOS and Linux Shutting Down a Linux Computer Managing Files and FoldersListing the Contents of a Folder Creating a File with pico Copying Files in Linux Deleting Files in Linux Renaming or Moving Files in Linux Working with Folders in Linux Creating FoldersChanging File Permissions Using the Gnome Desktop Configuring Linux Managing Users Configuring a Printer Adding a Printer Installing Software Troubleshooting Common Linux Problems Gnome Will Not Start Gnome Won't Start at Login I Cannot Save My File My Screen Displays Gibberish How Do I Get Help? Chapter 10 Introduction to Network Server Operating SystemsBasics of Networking Why Network PCs? Networks, Small to LargeLogical Network Organization Network Pieces and Parts Dominant Network Server Operating Systems Basic Server Concepts Windows NT/2000/.Net ServerOperating Systems UNIX/Linux Server Operating SystemsNovell Server Operating Systems Common Roles of Network Servers File and Print Servers Mail Servers Data Backup Servers Application Servers Web Servers Sharing and Protecting Resources Adding Computers to a Microsoft Domain Creating User and Group Accounts Creating Shares Connecting Clients to Shares Appendix About A+ CertificationWhat's Certification? A+ Certification Preparing for the A+ Certification Exam GlossaryIndexNER(01): WOW
