Computer Systems Architecture: A Networking Approach by Williams, Dr Rob 2 edition

by Rob Williams

Computer Systems Architecture presents an incremental look at networked computer systems starting with digital logic and hardware, moving through the layers of software and leading to an introduction of networking and operating systems. Its practical, modern approach draws upon areas of student interest and experience (the Internet, Pentium processors, GUIs, mobile communications) to stimulate the reader's enthusiasm for the subject. Throughout, the author emphasises how software performance can be dependent on hardware features. Practical exercises demonstrate this important aspect of hardware/software interaction. The practical exercises make use of Visual C Developer Studio, which is also used to introduce students to assembler programming, display the action of the Pentium Processor (using the debugger) and produce some elementary networking programs. Microsoft R Visual C R 6.0 Introductory Edition ENU Book Edition is packaged with the book.Computer Systems Architecture is meant as a first year introduction to the subject for students in Computer Science and related courses.Key FeaturesRecognises that most computer systems work in a networked environment and includes an introduction to networking. Acknowledges that computers are now a routine experience for most students. Takes a traditional bottom-up presentation using applied technology and ideas. Treats digital logic in sufficient detail to remove the mystery of how computers work. Adopts a practical approach, not requiring advanced mathematics. Uses Microsoft's Visual Developer Studio debugger to provide a brief experience with assembly languageprogramming. Programming examples, exercises and worksheets drawn from common experience reinforce the text's practical approach. Includes Microsoft R Visual C R 6.0 introductory Edition ENU Book Edition.

Paperback

First published January 31, 2001

Reviews

[Henk Poley]

Rather old now, very wordy, not very in depth. Had to read it for my BSc CS, might have painted the experience a bit.