Posts Tagged ‘Technology’

Magnetic Disk Drive Technology: Heads, Media, Channel, Interfaces, and Integration

Posted 18 Aug 2010
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This book will take you from basic academic knowledge about magnetics to a proficient understanding of the most recent advances in the technology. This book offers the latest information about disk technology, including: the fundamentals of magnetics, MIG heads, thin film heads, magnetoresistive heads, thin film media, electrical and mechanical integration of these components into a drive, and how to record writing and reading processes magnetically. You’ll also learn about giant magnetoresistance, contact recording, and future disk drive industry developments. MAGNETIC DISK DRIVE TECHNOLOGY is an excellent guide for practitioners, researchers, and recent graduate engineers in the field of magnetics…. More >> Magnetic Disk Drive Technology: Heads, Media, Channel, Interfaces, and Integration

The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software, & Networking: An Information Technology Approach

Posted 18 Jul 2010
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Reflects the latest technology in the field to provide readers with the most up-to-date resource Presents examples that cover a broad spectrum of hardware and software systems, from personal computers to mainframes Places more emphasis on networking to address increased importance of the communications area Consolidates the coverage of buses into one chapter. Integrates numerous review questions at the end of each chapter to enhance the reader’s understanding of the material … More >> The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software, & Networking: An Information Technology Approach

A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology

Posted 14 Jul 2010
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This book is an exciting history of the personal computer revolution. Early personal computing, the “first” personal computer, invention of the micrprocessor at Intel and the first microcomputer are detailed. It also traces the evolution of the personal computer from the software hacker, to its use as a consumer appliance on the Internet. This is the only book that provides such comprehensive coverage. It not only describes the hardware and software, but also the companies and people who made it happen…. More >> A History of the Personal Computer: The People and the Technology

The Architecture of Computer Hardware and Systems Software: An Information Technology Approach

Posted 13 Apr 2010
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Fundamental principles that will keep you on the cutting edge! Most computer  architecture books are just too technical and complex. Focusing on specific technology, they often bypass the basics and are outdated as quickly as technology advances. Now, Irv Englander’s gentle-but-thorough introduction to computer architecture and systems software provides just the right amount of technical detail you’ll need to make successful decisions in your future career. The text covers all the basics in an accessible, easy-to-understand way. Organized in a form that parallels an actual computer system, entire sections are devoted to principles of data, hardware, and software, with computer interconnect… More >> The Architecture of Computer Hardware and Systems Software: An Information Technology Approach