I have to second fitten.<BR><BR>I just did an comp architecture class and we used "Computer systems Organization and Architecture" by Carpinelli.<BR><BR>It was a decent book, the first few chapters ...

This easy-to-read textbook provides an introduction to computer architecture, focusing on the essential aspects of hardware that programmers need to know. Written from a programmer’s point of view, ...

I was wondering if anyone could give their thoughts on the books <I>Computer Organization and Design</I> by David Patterson and John Hennessy and <I>Computer Architecture</I> by John ...