Chapter 11. The Windows XP Architecture
Learning about a new operating system usually includes knowing a bit about the components that comprise it. Look at it this way. When you go to your auto mechanic, you expect that he’ll know something about the engine, electrical system, and computers that make the car work. He may not know everything about every car component, but you expect him to know enough to fix your car given he has the proper tools and reference books to research answers.
In some ways, you’re the mechanic for your computer. You need to know the basics of how it’s put together. That means knowing something about the operating system. No one is expecting you to know every detail about the operating system, but you should understand ...
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