The History of Operating Systems and Computer Programming Languages
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The History of Operating Systems and Computer Programming Languages

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Table of Contents

    • Editor’s Note
      • The Ioka Project
      • Copyrights
      • Notes on Current Edition
    • Preface
      • Chapter Introduction: Bridging the Past and the Present of Computing
      • Introduction to Operating Systems and Programming Languages
      • The relevance of studying the history of OS and programming languages
      • Outline of the book’s structure and purpose
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 1: The Dawn of Computing
      • Introduction to the History of Computer Operating Systems and Programming Languages
      • Early mechanical computers
      • The role of Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace
      • From mechanical to electronic: ENIAC, UNIVAC, and beyond
      • The concept of stored-program computers
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 2: Operating Systems - The Foundation of Computing
      • Chapter Introduction: Operating Systems - The Foundation of Computing
      • Introduction to Operating Systems (OS)
      • The evolution from batch processing to multiprogramming
      • The development of the first operating system
      • Profiles: Pioneers who contributed to early OS design
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 3: The Emergence of Programming Languages
      • Chapter Introduction: The Evolution and Impact of Early Programming Languages
      • The transition from machine code to assembly languages
      • High-level language genesis with FORTRAN and COBOL
      • The importance of Algol and its influence on programming concepts
      • Profiles: Key developers of early programming languages
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 4: Birth of an Icon - UNIX and C
      • Chapter 4: UNIX, C, and the Dawn of a New Computing Era
      • Overview of the UNIX OS and its impact on computing
      • The C programming language: Overview and simple program example
      • UNIX philosophy and its long-term influence
      • Profiles: Dennis Ritchie, Ken Thompson, and Bell Labs
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 5: The Rise of Personal Computing
      • Chapter 5 Introduction: The Rise of Personal Computing
      • Introduction to home computers and their OS
      • Microsoft’s DOS: Overview and command examples
      • Apple’s early OS and its user-friendly approach
      • Graphical User Interface (GUI) revolution
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 6: Windows - The Mass Adoption of Personal Computing
      • Introduction to the Evolution of Microsoft Windows and its Programming Model
      • The history and evolution of Microsoft Windows
      • The Windows programming model and simple example programs
      • Comparison with contemporary OS
      • Profile: Bill Gates and the rise of Microsoft
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 7: MacOS - The Different Path
      • Introduction to MacOS’s Development and Influence
      • Introduction to Swift Programming Language
      • Introduction to MacOS Ecosystem and Hardware Integration
      • Introduction to Steve Jobs’ Impact on Apple Inc.
      • Origins of MacOS and its design philosophy
      • Swift programming language: Overview and simple program example
      • MacOS’s ecosystem and integration with hardware
      • Profile: Steve Jobs and Apple Inc.’s resurgence
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 8: Linux - The Open Source Movement
      • Introduction to Chapter 8: Linux and the Open Source Movement
      • The creation and development of Linux
      • Open source philosophy and community
      • Scripting in Bash: Overview and simple program example
      • Profiles: Linus Torvalds and the growth of open source
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 9: Mobile Operating Systems - A New Frontier
      • Chapter 9 Introduction: The Evolution of Mobile Operating Systems
      • The advent of iOS and Android
      • Mobile application development in Objective-C, Swift, and Java/Kotlin
      • The impact of app stores and mobile computing
      • Comparison of mobile OS advantages and usage scenarios
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 10: Modern Programming Languages
      • Chapter Introduction: The Evolutionary Path of Modern Programming Languages
      • Recent trends in programming languages
      • Languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby: Overviews and examples
      • How modern languages facilitate web, data science, and AI development
      • Profiles: Guido van Rossum, Brendan Eich, and Yukihiro Matsumoto
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 11: Comparative Views on Operating Systems
      • Introduction to Perspectives, Practices, and Technologies in Operating Systems
      • Comparing Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Unix philosophies
      • Advantages and Disadvantages of each OS in various applications
      • The role of virtualization and containerization in modern OS
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 12: Comparative Views on Programming Languages
      • Introduction to Paradigm Shifts in Programming Concepts and Comparative Analysis of Programming Languages
      • Paradigm shifts in programming concepts (Procedural, OOP, Functional)
      • Comparison of performance, ease of use, and application suitability
      • Legacy vs modern language adoption in industry and academia
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 13: The Future of Operating Systems and Programming Languages
      • Introduction to Emerging Trends and the Role of AI in Operating System and Programming Languages Evolution
      • Emerging trends and potential future developments
      • The role of AI and machine learning in OS and language evolution
      • The challenge of security in an interconnected world
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Chapter 14: Conclusion
      • Chapter 14: The Constant Evolution and the Cyclical Nature of Innovation in Computer Science
      • Reflecting on the role of OS and programming languages in society
      • The constant evolution and the cyclical nature of innovation
      • Anticipating the next revolutionary change in computing
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Appendices
      • Introduction to Technical Glossary and Historical Milestones
      • Glossary of terms
      • Timeline of significant milestones in OS and programming language development
      • Further resources and reading
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading
    • Index
      • Case Study (Fictional)
      • Chapter Summary
      • Further Reading

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