How Computers Work (9th Edition) (How It Works) (Paperback)
June 3rd, 2009 | 
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Amazon.com Review
Updated to include all the recent developments to the PC and complete with a CD-ROM, the third edition of How Computers Work is like a cool science museum in a book. But make no mistake–this is not a book for children. How Computers Work aims to teach readers about all the intricacies held within the machine, and it’s a daunting task. The author, Ron White, doesn’t dumb down his material; instead he provides thorough and substantive definitions. The pages of fun and colorful graphics ease the tension, though, and bring the abstract concepts–the difference between RAM and ROM, for example–into real life. The book has incredible depth, explaining everything you could want to know about your computer, with each piece of hardware being given full treatment over two to five pages. (Macintosh and UNIX users should be aware, though, that the book’s model is the “Wintel,” a Windows PC with an Intel microprocessor.) The book is well-structured and can easily (more…)
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How Computers work. 8th edition
First off, the book is a great read. The shipping was rather slow though. It roughly took about two weeks to get the book, and after ordering from best bargain books I wish I…
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Great Book For a Introduction
I read this book before I really got interested in computers but when I find myself dealing with computers I have to know how something does its work.
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It’s about time.
I’m a HUGE fan of “How stuff works” kinda books. This is THE book I have been looking for. It’s written in such an interesting way.
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Great book for beginners – High Level Overviews
I use this book whenever I am explaining to a class a general overview of computer technology. The artwork and graphics are a fantastic talk point to depict how things are…
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Make your own call
Rather than add to endless “This sucks!” “No it doesn’t!” arguments, my review is simple – if you need an understanding of how computers work, give this book a try.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rife with typos, but helpful for a general understanding
(My copy did not come with a CD, so I can only comment on the book itself.)
My edition (Ninth Edition) was clearly assembled and edited in a hurry.
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How Computers Work Book Review
If you want to know the ins and outs of how computers work, beginning with the foundation, this is the book for you!
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Less for more…
This is my third purchase of “How Computers Work.” The first editions included an excellent CD that worked with Windows 3.11 and later with Windows95 and 98.
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How Computers Work Review
Great book for information concerning the computer and the technology connected to it. However, it is not for a beginner or novice individual just starting out with a computer.
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Great Book for any Level
This book is really easy to understand and will leave you with a good understanding of the computer.