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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$5.50 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$16.04 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$16.93 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$17.82 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus 180 Day eBook (expires 04/17/2027) |
180 Day eBook (expires 04/17/2027) |
$71.99 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
FREE | |||
| eCampus Used |
Used | $86.19 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
FREE | |||
| eCampus New |
New | $192.98 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$5.50 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Used |
Used | $86.19 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus New |
New | $192.98 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$17.82 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$16.93 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$16.04 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus 180 Day eBook (expires 04/17/2027) |
180 Day eBook (expires 04/17/2027) |
$71.99 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET |
FREE | |||
Prices checked Oct 19, 2026, 7:12 PM ET. Totals include shipping where the store lists it.
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Readers master the latest information for working on Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX/Linux platforms with GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E. Learners examine operating system theory, installation, upgrading, configuring operating system and hardware, file systems, virtualization, security, hardware options, storage, resource sharing, network connectivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Easily understood and highly practical, GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E is the resource today’s readers need to deepen their understanding of different operating systems. This edition helps readers understand the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems. The book specifically addresses Windows 10 and…
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