文档介绍：Seventh Edition
ABRAHAM SILBERSCHATZ
Yale University
PETER BAER GALVIN
Corporate Technologies, Inc.
GREG GAGNE
Westminster College
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To my children, Lemot, Sivan, and Aaron
Avi Silberschatz
To my wife, Carla,
and my children, Given Owen and Maddie
Peter Baer Calvin
In memory of Uncle Sonny,
Robert Jon Heilemcin 1933 — 2004
Greg Gagne
Preface
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