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The fourth edition of this classic textbook continues to encompass the range of topics that comprise a typical introductory university level course in computer hardware. As with the previous edition the author writes with great clarity, and conveys both his expertise and enthusiasm for the subject. This is a great choice for adoption in an introductory hardware course in computer science and related disciplines. (ITNow, 2006 )
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The fourth edition of this classic textbook continues to encompass the range of topics that comprise a typical introductory university level course in computer hardware. As with the previous edition the author writes with great clarity, and conveys both his expertise and enthusiasm for the subject. This is a great choice for adoption in an introductory hardware course in computer science and related disciplines. ITNow, 2006
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very detailed book dealing extensively with microprocessor architecture and logic gates. Briefly, it covers the underlying principles of the computer. A CD comes with it where you get the chance to study a RISC and a CISC processor. I used it for the Technology module of the British Computer Society, who in fact recommends it as primary text for the Technology and Architecture modules. So anyone who wants to dive into the details of computer architecture, look no further; this is the book.
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My first review. This review is considerably unsystematic, impressions only.
I bought this item intending it to be a companion text to "Floyd, Digital Fundamentals", after having worked quite a way through the later book.
The Floyd book has a better vocabulary drill and instruction, therefore "Digital Fundamentals" wins in covering the ground-work more confidently and in imparting abilities to student. "Principles of Computer Architecture" has better hindsight; more of the person you have become rather than the person you are about to be.
Principles of Computer Architecture [that's "principles" and not "principals"] is written from a different perspective; one of a computer scientist rather than an electronics technologist. As such it includes chapters on assembler programming and instruction architectures, and a broader coverage of computer organisation.
It takes Floyds own Computer Notes much further in elaborating on the various Computer Technologies covered in a lively and illustrative manner. The book is quite mindful and descriptions of the technologies have been thoroughly considered. It does not claim to be a specialist book, so if you are looking for a book on gate level design verification or something on writing High-Level code do not aim to be here.
None of the ideas contained in the text were disagreeable, however I did find one or two of the paragraphs looking a bit dyslexic, especially, and surprisingly, the chapter on assembler programming. I might have expected this from an amateur rather than a professional writer. The illustrations are very animated and help make up for my (occasional) perceived weakness of the writing.
As usual the Publisher has supplied a CD full of software that displays compatibility problems with a serviceable operating system. They then have a disclaimer at the back of the book saying that the software is not supported. I helped myself by finding an internet site that can provide me the latest compatible version of the software. So I do question the need for publishers to include CD-ROMs with their products when their is no mutual interest in maintaining them.
I bought this item intending it to be a companion text to "Floyd, Digital Fundamentals", after having worked quite a way through the later book.
The Floyd book has a better vocabulary drill and instruction, therefore "Digital Fundamentals" wins in covering the ground-work more confidently and in imparting abilities to student. "Principles of Computer Architecture" has better hindsight; more of the person you have become rather than the person you are about to be.
Principles of Computer Architecture [that's "principles" and not "principals"] is written from a different perspective; one of a computer scientist rather than an electronics technologist. As such it includes chapters on assembler programming and instruction architectures, and a broader coverage of computer organisation.
It takes Floyds own Computer Notes much further in elaborating on the various Computer Technologies covered in a lively and illustrative manner. The book is quite mindful and descriptions of the technologies have been thoroughly considered. It does not claim to be a specialist book, so if you are looking for a book on gate level design verification or something on writing High-Level code do not aim to be here.
None of the ideas contained in the text were disagreeable, however I did find one or two of the paragraphs looking a bit dyslexic, especially, and surprisingly, the chapter on assembler programming. I might have expected this from an amateur rather than a professional writer. The illustrations are very animated and help make up for my (occasional) perceived weakness of the writing.
As usual the Publisher has supplied a CD full of software that displays compatibility problems with a serviceable operating system. They then have a disclaimer at the back of the book saying that the software is not supported. I helped myself by finding an internet site that can provide me the latest compatible version of the software. So I do question the need for publishers to include CD-ROMs with their products when their is no mutual interest in maintaining them.
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Great book
This is a best book to get, if you want to become damn good in computer architecture.
Published on 3 July 2003 by Dharmesh Suraj Bali
Contains answers but long winded
The book is good if you've a few months to go through it. However people don't really and the long winded style fails to appeal to computer enthusiasts efficient minds.
Published on 17 April 2000
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