On 8/10/05, Greg Woodhouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I notice that there is a new edition out (the 5th) of Andrew > Tanenbaum's excellent book "Structured Computer Organization". Does > anyone know what has changed in the new edition?
WOO HOO! Damn, I am a dork. http://vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0131485210-NTE,00.html New To This Edition • Updated and expanded coverage throughout – Incorporates the most recent trends, tools, and techniques, including PCI express, modern multicomputer systems, and network processors. • Newest input/output devices – Covers today's most popular I/O devices, including digital cameras, DSL, and Internet over cable. • Introduction to assembly language programming – Provides a multi-layered introduction via a detailed appendix and accompanying CD-ROM with a simulator and tools for hands-on training. • Timely case studies – Features detailed case studies on the Pentium 4, UltraSPARC III, Itanium 2, and 8051 (used in embedded systems). • Updated Companion Web site – Includes software tools, figures in Postscript file format, and PowerPoint slides.
