FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER
Unpacking the Brains of Our Digital World: From Tubes to AI Ever wondered what makes your computer tick, or how it became the sleek, powerful device it is today? At its heart, a computer is a marvel of engineering, built upon fundamental principles that have evolved dramatically over time. Let's dive into the core components that form a computer system and explore the fascinating journey through its generations. The Anatomy of a Computer System: John von Neumann's Vision Modern computer systems are largely based on the John von Neumann Architecture , a foundational model that describes the basic elements of a processor . This architecture outlines several key components working in harmony: • Processing Unit : This is the "brain" of the computer, containing the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and processor registers . ◦ The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) performs critical tasks like arithmetic operations (addition, s...