Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (OSTEP) is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide students with a deep understanding of modern operating systems. Authored by professors Remzi and Andrea Arpaci-Dusseau from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, this 747-page paperback delves into the three core concepts fundamental to OS construction: virtualization (CPU and memory), concurrency (locks and condition variables), and persistence (disks, RAIDs, and file systems). The material is structured to foster a thorough appreciation of contemporary OSes when combined with practical project work.
The authors, Remzi and Andrea Arpaci-Dusseau, bring over 30 years of research experience in computer systems, with a focus on file and storage systems. Their work has influenced innovations found in Linux and BSD operating systems, earning them recognition as ACM Fellows and recipients of the ACM-SIGOPS Mark Weiser award. This book distills their extensive expertise into a format suitable for both undergraduate and graduate computer science curricula.
For students and professionals in India, this imported edition offers direct access to advanced operating systems knowledge. While local alternatives may exist, this text provides a unique, in-depth exploration of OS principles directly from leading academic researchers. All customs duties and GST are included in the final price, with delivery facilitated via ExpressBox tracked shipping.