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An introduction to computers and computer systems
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An introduction to computers and computer systems
Introduction
- Introduction
Session 1: Computers and processors
Session 2: The components of a computer
Session 3: Some facts about processors
- Current section:
  Introduction
- 1 Processor statistics
- 2 What does a processor look like?
- 3 Moore’s law
- 4 Summary of Session 3
Session 4: Representing data and instructions inside a computer
Session 5: Examples of computers
Session 6: Computer programs
Session 7: Networks of computers
Session 8: A look to the future
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Session 3: Some facts about processors

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In this session of the course you will look more closely at processors. As well as considering the fundamental question ‘what is a processor?’ you will explore:

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