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COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science

Learn about von Neumann Architecture, binary numbers, Boolean logic, transistors, gates, circuits, memory, cache, control unit, and operating systems. Homework updates and reading materials provided.

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COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science

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  1. COMS W1004Introduction to Computer Science June 11, 2008

  2. Announcements • Homework #3 due at the beginning of class next Wednesday • Submit a paper copy of the Theory part • Electronic submission of Programming part • Also, paper copy of Programming part • Changes to syllabus next week & due date for Homework #4

  3. Last Wednesday • von Neumann Architecture • Review of binary numbers and Boolean logic • Encoding • Transistors, gates, and circuits • Reading: S&G 4

  4. Today • More von Neumann Architecture • Memory & Cache • Control Unit • Machine Language & Assembly Language • Operating Systems • Reading: S&G 5-6

  5. Apple 1984 ad: http://youtube.com/watch?v=OYecfV3ubP8 • Steve Jobs introduces the Mac: http://youtube.com/watch?v=G0FtgZNOD44 • Cool screenshots of old operating systems: http://www.digibarn.com/collections/screenshots/index.html

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