Someone could please explain to me why so many OS learning books have dinosaurs on their cover?
>>56211726
Because most concepts are from that time.
I think you know what 'dinosaur' is euphemism for. Its those dinosaurs that created all sane operating system concepts.
If this a recommended book thread, then try 'Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook'.
>>56211726
Large compartments housing first computers were called ‘dinosaur pens’ by hackers working there. Learned this from “The Hacker’s Dictionary” a.k.a. “The Jargon File.”
>>56211726
I have that book its good
Will be using this one for OPSYS class at uni this semester.
Is it any good?
>>56211726
They do not cover interesting modern ideas from Wirth's or other academics' systems.
>>56211726
Dinosaurs are cool
>>56215320
> no dinosaurs
I think you already know the answer senpai.