Synopses & Reviews
Describes the internal structure (architecture) of computers and the interface between computers and the programs, using one example each from large mainframes, medium-sized minicomputers, and small microcomputers.
Table of Contents
COMPUTER HARDWARE.
Hardware Components of Computer Systems.
Internal Representation of Data.
Machine Language Instructions.
Characteristics of Assembler Languages.
Program Execution.
I/O Devices and Operation.
SUPPORTING SOFTWARE.
Software Support For Execution.
The Design of Assemblers.
Compilers and Higher-Level Languages.
Loaders and Relocation.
Monitors and Operating Systems.
Index.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
Name Index.