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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.16
EAN: 9780789736130
ISBN: 0789736136
Label: Que
Manufacturer: Que
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 464
Publication Date: November 24, 2007
Publisher: Que
Sales Rank: 15973
Studio: Que
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Rating:  - Make your own call
Rather than add to endless "This sucks!" "No it doesn't!" arguments, my review is simple - if you need an understanding of how computers work, give this book a try. THEN, and only then, make your own decision. Other people's opinions are great, but only you can determine a book's worth to you.
Rating:  - Rife with typos, but helpful for a general understanding
(My copy did not come with a CD, so I can only comment on the book itself.)
My edition (Ninth Edition) was clearly assembled and edited in a hurry. A couple of quick examples: the diagram on p. 12 shows a computer with numbered parts, and the accompanying text refers to the numbers and describes the respective parts. The diagram in my book has no #6 -- the text is there, but unless you already know where the part is, it's not helpful. Other little typos include the following text ... Read More
Rating: - How Computers Work Book Review
If you want to know the ins and outs of how computers work, beginning with the foundation, this is the book for you!
Rating: - Less for more...
This is my third purchase of "How Computers Work." The first editions included an excellent CD that worked with Windows 3.11 and later with Windows95 and 98. The CD was excellent and an wonderful teaching tool. (I teach an A+ Computer Repair-type class at the high school level.)
My second purchase included a CD that was somewhat useful -- sort of a lame interactive presentation.
This edition no longer includes the CD, which is why I made this purchase. The lesson here ... Read More
Rating:  - How Computers Work Review
Great book for information concerning the computer and the technology connected to it. However, it is not for a beginner or novice individual just starting out with a computer.
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