How Computers Work (9th Edition) (How It Works)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 464 pages
• Published by: Que
• Edition: 9th Edition November 24, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0789736136
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0789736130
• Book Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 2.1 pounds

Reader Reviews
This review is from: How Computers Work (6th Edition) (Paperback) I work in the IT / Computer Repair industry, and I personally feel that this book is very helpful to most individuals, especially those who have little familiarity with computer systems, internal structures, gadgets and whatnots. I found the detailed and heavily-illustrated sections regarding chipsets, processors, memory buffers, etc. to be very helpful. Most computer manuals are very technical and assume you know a computer inside and out, already (despite constant development in the industry and the fact that by the time a computer hits the shelves it is out-dated). These "How Computers / Internet," etc. books are wonderful manuals for those who just want to know "how the heck does this crazy thing work, anyway ?!?!" You won't be able to pass your A+ Certifications with this series of books, but you will understand much of the jargon people throw-around in the office, and you will see flow charts of "How Computers Work." I sincerely appreciated the diagrams of a Techtronix Printer! Suffice to Say, if "a picture is worth a thousand words," this book is pricesless for the novice and very helpful for the beginning (uncertified) Techs in the computer repair field. The usual Black & White Illustrations in computer manuals aren't exactly condusive to really getting a feel for the stuff you might be yanking out and replacing. However, this book is full of numerous full-color, full-page illustrations. Comment | | (Report this)