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Lauded for avoiding the typical vague, high-level survey approach found in many texts, earlier editions of this bestselling book removed the mystery by explaining the internal structure of an ...

Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks.