Computer Basics
A Computer Is ...
Interpreting Instructions
An Analogy ...
Anatomy Of A Computer
Memory
Control Rules!
Emphasis ...
Following Instructions
The Fetch/Execute Process
Instruction Fetch
Instruction Decode
Data Fetch
Execute
Result Return
The PC’s PC
The Numbers, Please
Strange Numbers
The Pace Of Computing
Summary
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