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General Concepts of Digital Computers

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Mini and Microcomputer Systems

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Abstract

This chapter is used to give a simplified overall view of a digital computer. A schematic viewpoint is used which can be related to more practical details in the following chapters. The potential of the digital computer is considered by indicating the diverse nature of common applications. The importance of human communication with the computer is explained with reference to a simple keyboard/display, such as the Visual Display Unit (VDU).

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Information Systems Engineering Group, Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK

    M. G. Hartley

  2. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College, Cardiff, UK

    M. Healey

  3. Application Engineering Organisation, Hewlett-Packard Ltd, USA

    P. G. Depledge

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  1. M. G. Hartley
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© 1988 M. G. Hartley, M. Healey and P. G. Depledge

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Hartley, M.G., Healey, M., Depledge, P.G. (1988). General Concepts of Digital Computers. In: Mini and Microcomputer Systems. Macmillan Computer Science Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-19315-8_2

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  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

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