Inside the IBM PC and PS/2 (The Peter Norton Foundation series)
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Genre: Computers & Technology
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genre: Computers & Technology
Book Type: Paperback
Join the Master of micro technology on an incredible voyage of discovery inside your computer.
Peter Norton, acclaimed author and creator of the Norton Utilitiestm continues his successful tradition of practical guides to key micro-computer technology. Inside the IBM PC and PS/2, Third Edition is now revised to cover every generation of the IBM personal computer family--from the original PC to the latest PS/2 models. Page after page provides Peter Norton's easy-to-understand coverage of:
How the 8088, 80286, and 80386 microprocessors work
DOS commands and operations from Version 1.0 to 4.0
Operation of the BIOS system
Programming techniques and examples in BASIC, Pascal, and assembly language
Disk drive operation and data storage techniques
How ROM is allocated
...and more!
Throughout you'll find abundant examples and applications based on Norton's tremendous expertise. Whether you're a novice or an experienced user, Inside the IBM PC and PS/2, Third Edition is the book to use!
