Understanding Computers: Today and TomorrowGive your students a classic, well-rounded introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its readability and breadth of topics covered, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow will ensure that students have the comprehensive, current knowledge of computer concepts and issues needed to succeed in our technocentric society. This 11th Edition offers exciting new features and updates to make its content more approachable and meaningful to students. |
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... chips ( which is the reason ROM chips are called read - only ) , nor destroy their contents when you shut off the computer's power . Flash Memory Flash memory ( sometimes called flash RAM ) is a type of nonvolatile memory into which ...
... chips ( which is the reason ROM chips are called read - only ) , nor destroy their contents when you shut off the computer's power . Flash Memory Flash memory ( sometimes called flash RAM ) is a type of nonvolatile memory into which ...
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... chips used aluminum circuitry etched onto a silicon backing . As the limit of the number of aluminum circuits that can be packed onto a silicon chip without heat damage or interference approached , chip makers began to look for ...
... chips used aluminum circuitry etched onto a silicon backing . As the limit of the number of aluminum circuits that can be packed onto a silicon chip without heat damage or interference approached , chip makers began to look for ...
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... chips differ in many respects , such as what types of PCs the CPU is designed for , its clock speed , and word size . Another difference is the amount of cache memory- memory located on or very close to the CPU chip to help speed up ...
... chips differ in many respects , such as what types of PCs the CPU is designed for , its clock speed , and word size . Another difference is the amount of cache memory- memory located on or very close to the CPU chip to help speed up ...
Contents
IN THIS MODULE | 4 |
Guide to Buying a PC R10 | 10 |
Summary 212 | 19 |
Copyright | |
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