This book describes the development of modern operating systems. It deals with the subject matter in a novel, all-round manner. The book focuses on each and every concept in depth. It also covers the practical aspects of the subject. The different features of various operating systems are also explained, including Linux, Windows XP and Symbian Mobile.Each chapter begins with learning objectives and ends with a summary containing a quick review of important concepts discussed in the chapter. Every chapter also provides solved examples along with the conceptual material in the text for a hands-on understanding. Multiple choice questions, review questions and brain teasers provided at the end of each chapter will assist teaching faculty to prepare students for examinations.With its coverage and approach, this book will be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of computer science and engineering.Key features:Discusses different types of OSs and OS architectures and explains how modern operating systems have been developed.Highlights the hardware issues necessary to understand operating system concepts.Covers all concepts in depth and provides numerous solved examples.Provides specially designed brain teasers at the end of each chapter to help students develop an analytical approach to problem solving.