Good books on threading/processes?

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This discussion focuses on recommended literature for understanding hardware and OS-level details of threads and processes, specifically within the Windows operating system. Key titles include "Advanced Windows" by Jeffrey Richter, "Windows Internals, 7th Ed." by Yosifivitch and Ionescu, and the two-part series "Windows Internals" by Russinovich and Solomon. These resources provide in-depth knowledge essential for mastering threading and process management in Windows environments.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic operating system concepts
  • Familiarity with Windows architecture
  • Knowledge of threading and process fundamentals
  • Basic programming skills in a Windows environment
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "Advanced Windows" by Jeffrey Richter
  • Study "Windows Internals, 7th Ed." by Yosifivitch and Ionescu
  • Explore "Windows Internals" by Russinovich and Solomon, Parts I and II
  • Research threading models and process management in Windows
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Software developers, system architects, and IT professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of threading and process management in Windows operating systems.

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I want to learn more about the hardware and OS-level details about how threads and processes work. Can anyone here direct me to some good reads?
 
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SlurrerOfSpeech said:
I want to learn more about the hardware and OS-level details about how threads and processes work. Can anyone here direct me to some good reads?
You didn't specify which OS. From your previous posts, I think you are using Windows. Here are some links to more advanced books on that architecture.

Advanced Windows, Jeffrey Richter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572315482/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Windows Internals, 7th Ed., Yosifivitch and Ionescu, https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735684189/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Windows Internals, Russinovich and Solomon, Part I - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735648735/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Ditto, Part II - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735665877/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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