COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science
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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 W1004Introduction to Computer Science June 11, 2008
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
Last Wednesday • von Neumann Architecture • Review of binary numbers and Boolean logic • Encoding • Transistors, gates, and circuits • Reading: S&G 4
Today • More von Neumann Architecture • Memory & Cache • Control Unit • Machine Language & Assembly Language • Operating Systems • Reading: S&G 5-6
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