But How Do It Know? - the Basic Principles of Computers for Everyone
, by Scott, J. ClarkNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780615303765 | 0615303765
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 3/15/2011
This book thoroughly explains how computers work. It starts by fully examining a NAND gate, then goes on to build every piece and part of a small, fully operational computer. The necessity and use of codes is presented in parallel with the apprioriate pieces of hardware. The book can be easily understood by anyone whether they have a technical background or not. It could be used as a textbook.