by RonWhite (Author), TimothyEdwardDowns (Author)
How Computers Work shows you how chips, software, memory, and hardware work using detailed four-color drawings. An interactive game-like CD-ROM takes the reader directly inside your computer. This book is completely updated and revised to include the latest technology developments.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: 6
Publisher: QUE How Computers Work shows you how chips, software, memory, and hardware work using detailed four-color drawings. An interactive game-like CD-ROM takes the reader directly inside your computer. This book is completely updated and revised to include the latest technology developments.
Published: 10 Sep 2001
ISBN 10: 0789725495
ISBN 13: 9780789725493
Book Overview:
Ron White was the executive editor and a columnist at the late, lamented magazine, PC Computing, where he developed the How it Works was of explaining technology. One of the pioneers of personal computing, White has written for dozens of computer magazines and authored several book over 20 years. He is a fellow in criticism of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and his work has been a finalist for the National Magazine Award.
Timothy Edward Downs is the creative director of Infoworld Media Group and former art direction of Smart Business and magazines, a two-time National Magazine Award winner. By tapping his vast computer system and process knowledge, Downs has developed the righly illustrative style that is unique to How Computers Work.