How Computers Work (6th Edition)

White, Ron

ISBN 10: 0789725495 / ISBN 13: 9780789725493

Published by Que Pub (edition 6th), 2001

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0789725495-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How Computers Work (6th Edition)
• Publisher: Que Pub (edition 6th)
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789725495
• ISBN 13: 9780789725493
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Downs, Timothy
• Edition: 6th.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.