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Inside the machine : an illustrated introduction to microprocessors and computer architecture / Jon Stokes

Author
Stokes, Jon, 1975-
Published
San Francisco : No Starch Press, [2007]
Copyright Date
©2007
Physical Description
1 online resource (xx, 292 pages) : illustrations
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Language Note
English.
Contents
Basic computing concepts -- The mechanics of program execution -- Pipelined execution -- Superscalar execution -- The Intel Pentium and Pentium Pro -- PowerPC processors: 600 series, 700 series, and 7400 -- Intel's Pentium 4 vs Motorola's G4e : approaches and design philosophies -- Intel's Pentium 4 vs Motorola's G4e : the back end -- 64-bit computing and x86-64 -- The G5: IBM's Power PC 970 -- Understanding caching and performance -- Intel's Pentium M, Core Duo, and Core Duo 2.
Summary
Modern computers perform countless tasks ranging from the business-critical to the recreational, but regardless of how differently they may look and behave, they're all amazingly similar in basic function. Once a person understands how the microprocessor - or central processing unit (CPU) - works, he or she will have a thorough grasp of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all of modern computing. This book explains how microprocessors operate - what they do, and how they do it. Written by the co-founder of the highly respected Ars Technica site, the book begins with the fundamentals of computing, defining what a computer is and using analogies, numerous 4-color diagrams, and clear explanations to communicate the concepts that form the basis of modern computing. After discussing computers in the abstract, the book goes on to cover specific microprocessors from Intel, IBM, and Motorola, discussing in detail how they work and how they differ; from the original models through today's leading processors. The book also explains basic terms and concepts that readers often hear when reading and talking about technology but which they may not fully understand.
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ISBN
9781593271329 (electronic bk.)
1593271328 (electronic bk.)
9781593271046 (electronic bk.)
1593271042 (electronic bk.)
Digital File Characteristics
text file
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-274) and index.
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