Dr. William Stallings is an American author. He has authored textbooks on computer science topics such as operating systems, computer networks, computer organization, and cryptography. He also maintains a website titled Computer Science Student Resource. He has authored 17 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of over 40 books on various aspects of these subjects. In over 20 years in the field, he has been a technical contributor, technical manager, and an executive with several high-technology firms. Currently he is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions.[1]
Stallings received his doctorate in computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2]
He has received the award for the best Computer Science textbook of the year from the Text and Academic Authors Association three times.[3]
Some books are listed below:
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Data and Computer Communications
- Operating Systems - Internals and Design Principles
- Wireless Communications and Networks
- Computer Security: Principles and Practice
References
- ^ http://williamstallings.com/styled-9/
- ^ http://www.informit.com/authors/bio.a spx?a=668A71DD-F68C-4493-8193-16CC0E3 79228
- ^ http://www.informit.com/authors/bio.a spx?a=668A71DD-F68C-4493-8193-16CC0E3 79228
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