Chapter 3

Technology Overview: Computer Basics

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”

—Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Topics in This Chapter

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Introduction

Would you try to assemble a complex device without the instruction book, or work on a car without knowing where all the parts are? Most people wouldn’t consider embarking on a difficult task without having at least ...

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