An edition of How computers work (1993)

How Computers Work

Millennium Edition (How Computers Work, 5th ed)

Bk&CD Rom edition
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An edition of How computers work (1993)

How Computers Work

Millennium Edition (How Computers Work, 5th ed)

Bk&CD Rom edition
  • 3.8 (4 ratings)
  • 174 Want to read
  • 10 Currently reading
  • 4 Have read

Explains the structure and functions of microprocessors, hard drives, disk drives, tape drives, keyboards, CD-ROM, multimedia sound and video, serial ports, mice, modems, scanners, LANs, and printers.

Publish Date
Publisher
Que
Language
English
Pages
421

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Cover of: How Computers Work
How Computers Work
2006, Que
in English - 8th ed.
Cover of: How computers work
How computers work
2002, Que
in English - 6th ed.
Cover of: How Computers Work
How Computers Work: Millennium Edition (How Computers Work, 5th ed)
September 1999, Que
Paperback in English - Bk&CD Rom edition
Cover of: How computers work
How computers work
1998, Que
in English - 4th ed.
Cover of: How computers work
How computers work: includes interactive CD-ROM
1995, Ziff-Davis Press
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: How computers work
How computers work
1995, Ziff-Davis Press
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: How computers work
How computers work
1993, Ziff-Davis Press, Ziff Davis Pr
in English

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Library of Congress
QA76.5 .W488 1999x

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
421
Dimensions
10 x 8 x 0.9 inches
Weight
2.6 pounds

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL8157313M
ISBN 10
0789721120
ISBN 13
9780789721129
OCLC/WorldCat
42672661
LibraryThing
8674
Goodreads
1858749

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Work ID
OL520219W

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Work Description

How Computers Work shows you how chips, software, memory, and hardware work using detailed four-color drawings. An interactive game-like CD-ROM takes you directly inside your computer. This book is completely updated and revised to include the latest technology developments. An updated introduction to the workings of the computer explores the basics of microchips, hardware, software, and computer memory, providing an entertaining and informative tour of every part of the computer, from hard drive and processor to mouse, monitor, and keyboard. Also takes you through the workings of digital cameras, ebooks, Bluetooth, and much more.

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