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ISBN10: 1264386540 | ISBN13: 9781264386543
Survey of Operating Systems
ISBN10: 1264386540
ISBN13: 9781264386543
By Jane Holcombe and Charles Holcombe
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This title provides an introduction to the most widely used desktop operating systems (including Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux) using numerous illustrations and hands-on activities to build a foundation for success in the IT field, empowering students to adapt to different job situations and troubleshoot problems.
1. Introduction to Operating Systems
2. Computer and User Security Basics
3. Desktop Virtualization
4. Windows 10
5. Windows 11
6. Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows
7. Apple macOS on the Desktop
8. Linux on the Desktop
9. Chromebooks and ChromeOS
10. Connecting Desktops and Laptops to Networks
11. Mobile Operating Systems: iOS and Android
12. (online only): Windows 12
2. Computer and User Security Basics
3. Desktop Virtualization
4. Windows 10
5. Windows 11
6. Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows
7. Apple macOS on the Desktop
8. Linux on the Desktop
9. Chromebooks and ChromeOS
10. Connecting Desktops and Laptops to Networks
11. Mobile Operating Systems: iOS and Android
12. (online only): Windows 12
About the Author
Jane Holcombe
Jane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCT, MCSE, CNA, CompTIA CTT+, is a pioneer in the field of PC training. She co-founded a Minnesota training company and has trained technical support personnel nationally for more than 20 years. Jane is a past president of the Twin Cities PC User Group and the coauthor of Survey of Operating Systems and other books.
Charles Holcombe
Charles Holcombe has been an independent trainer and consultant for more than 25 years. He has developed and delivered many training courses in addition to authoring or coauthoring several books, including Survey of Operating Systems.
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