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Foundations of computer technology / A. John Anderson.

By: Anderson, A. John, 1955-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Chapman & Hall, 1994Description: xvii, 431 p.ISBN: 0412598108 .Subject(s): Computers | Computer architecture | Computer software | Operating systems (Computers) | Computer networksDDC classification: 621.38195
Contents:
Part One: Overview -- Computers: An introduction -- Part Two: Hardware -- Digital integrated circuits -- Microprocessors and custom logic -- Memory systems -- I/O systems -- Computer buses -- Computer hardware design -- Part Three: Software -- Software and programming languages -- Software engineering -- Part Four: Operating systems -- The operating system (Part 1) -- The operating system (Part 2) -- Part Five: Networks -- Computer networks -- Part Six: Advanced hardware -- Advanced computer architectures.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Foundations of Computer Technology is an easily accessible introduction to the architecture of computers and peripherals. This textbook clearly and completely explains modern computer systems through an approach that integrates components, systems, software, and design. It provides a succinct, systematic, and readable guide to computers, providing a springboard for students to pursue more detailed technology subjects.

This volume focuses on hardware elements within a computer system and the impact of software on its architecture. It discusses practical aspects of computer organization (structure, behavior, and design) delivering the necessary fundamentals for electrical engineering and computer science students.

The book not only lists a wide range of terms, but also explains the basic operations of components within a system, aided by many detailed illustrations. Material on modern technologies is combined with a historical perspective, delivering a range of articles on hardware, architecture and software, programming methodologies, and the nature of operating systems. It also includes a unified treatment on the entire computing spectrum, ranging from microcomputers to supercomputers.

Each section features learning objectives and chapter outlines. Small glossary entries define technical terms and each chapter ends with an alphabetical list of key terms for reference and review. Review questions also appear at the end of each chapter and project questions inspire readers to research beyond the text. Short, annotated bibliographies direct students to additional useful reading.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part One: Overview -- Computers: An introduction -- Part Two: Hardware -- Digital integrated circuits -- Microprocessors and custom logic -- Memory systems -- I/O systems -- Computer buses -- Computer hardware design -- Part Three: Software -- Software and programming languages -- Software engineering -- Part Four: Operating systems -- The operating system (Part 1) -- The operating system (Part 2) -- Part Five: Networks -- Computer networks -- Part Six: Advanced hardware -- Advanced computer architectures.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Overview
  • Computers: An introduction
  • Hardware
  • Digital integrated circuits
  • Memory systems
  • I/O systems
  • Computer Buses
  • Software
  • Software and programming languages
  • Software engineering
  • Operating Systems
  • The operating system (part 1)
  • The operating system (part 2)
  • Networks
  • Computer networks
  • Advanced Hardware
  • Advanced computer architectures
  • Appendix
  • The Evolution of the computer

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