Computer Systems Architecture
R. Williams

Computer Systems Architecture  presents the subject in a progressive, incremental manner, bottom-upwards. Starting with digital logic and computer hardware, moving through the layers of software and leading on to an introduction to the field of networking and operating systems. It adopts a practical, hand-on approach, drawing upon areas of student interest and experience (the Internet, Pentium processors, GUIs, mobile communications) to stimulate the reader's enthusiasm for the subject. Throughout, system performance is analysed as jointly dependent on hardware and software features. Practical exercises demonstrate this fundamental aspect of hardware/software interaction.Computer Systems Architectureis meant as an introduction in the first year to the subject for university students in Computer Science and related courses. It is planned as a two-semester introductory course in networked computer systems passing through digital logic, peripheral hardware, layers of software, networking, and operating systems.    Uses a real processor (Pentium) – this allows most of the practical work to be carried out at home on the student's own equipment.       Academically friendly in structure and contents. Built around the author’s own weekly need for material to use in lab sessions as well as lectures. Well tested coursework assignments, examination/test papers, worksheets and OHPs available through the web site.      Introduces very relevant ideas and concepts regarding data transmission and communication, in preparation for subsequent modules on networking and web communications – popular with students, who enthusiastically greet any mention of mobile telephony or broadband networking!     Good selection of chapter-end exercises, with answer commentaries at the end of the book.      Many modern, commercial examples to stimulate the reader and show the subject in action.CD with additional resources included as part of the package.

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Wydawnictwo: inne
Data wydania: b.d
Kategoria: Informatyczne
ISBN: 978-0-321-34079-5
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