Computer systems : Architecture, networks and communications /
Sebastian Coope, John Cowley, Neil Willis.
- London : McGraw-Hill, c2002.
- viii, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
Chapter 1 : Basic Concepts of a Computer System -- Chapter 2 : Number Systems and Data Representation -- Chapter 3 : Digital Logic Circuits and Integrated Circuits -- Chapter 4 : Memory -- Chapter 5 : Computer Software -- Chapter 6 : The Central Processing Unit -- Chapter 7 : Peripherals -- Chapter 8 : File Storage -- Chapter 9 : Building a Small Computer Systems -- Chapter 10 : Interrupts -- Chapter 11 : Data Transfer -- Chapter 12 : Computer Networks -- Chapter 13 : Communication Technologies -- Chapter 14 : Network Types -- Chapter 15 : Communication Protocols -- Chapter 16 : Installing and managing a LAN --
Highly suitable for modular courses, this book takes account of developments such as the Internet, modern hardware and all aspects or computer systems that are closely interconnected with contemporary courses.