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Computer Hardware &
Components and How It All Works |
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Yamnitz, Kyle. (2002). Your Basic Hardware Page: Welcome to BasicHardware.com!
Retrieved October 13, 2002, from http://www.basichardware.com/index.html. |
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This
site is designed for the computer user who needs unbiased information
about a computer purchase. With the well-written prodigious information
on this site, the ordinary computer user is able to make informed decisions
about hardware purchases. Each computer component is linked to another
page, where there is a description of the component, what to look for
when when purchasing the component (including all the questions you think
of after you leave the computer store), and specific
recommendations of what to purchase. |
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Computers (How They Work and
What is Inside) Explained by Peedy!
(2002). Retrieved October 13, 2002, from http://www.lairgauche.com/howcomworks.htm. |
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this site, Peedy the parrot introduces the components of the computer. Peedy
parrot uses machine language, which I found very irritating to the ear.
Luckily this site is accessible and Peedy's words are all contained in balloons.
Just turn off the sound and read what Peedy has to say, because he is very
good in his explanations of the myriad hardware components. There are explanations
ranging from what are hard and floppy drives to video chips, RAM and CPU
as well as detailed explanations of peripherals including but not limited
to CD-ROM drive, a DVD and a Zip drive. |
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Intel-The
Journey Inside. (2002).
Retrieved October 13, 2002, from http://www97.intel.com/scripts-tji/index.asp. |
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This site
is a wonderful interactive educational site for the young and old, computer
savvy or computer novice. In eight lessons, this site introduces the learner
to the computer, provides a history of the computer, presents the four components
of a computer (see lesson two for what the four components are) and how
a computer gets input, stores information, processes information and delivers
information. The final lesson discusses whether a computer is intelligent.
A glossary explains most terms. Written in Flash, this site is a wonderful
examples of using computer technology and software to provide an educational
experience that points to the unique strengths of information technology
to deliver learning. |
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Cnet Corporate website. (2002). Retrieved
October 13, 2002, from http://www.cnet.com.
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This is
a great site to get technical reviews, product comparisons and price information
about computer hardware and software. You can browse by company or category
.Whether it is memory, storage devices, handhelds, notebooks, desktops,
modems, networking equipment, DVD players or disks, you will find technical
specifications and expert reviews to help you make informed purchases. |
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Building
a PC |
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Risley, David . (2002). Build Your Own Computer. Retrieved October
14, 2002 from http://www.pcmech.com/byopc. |
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This
is the site for anyone building a computer filled with
illustrative photos. The author present a very detailed explanation in 27
different steps (each step is a web page) in building a computer from purchasing
the components to the inital booting up of the system and the installation
of an operating system. There are photos to illustrate the installation
of each component. An ooption to view each photo in full screen size is
an added help to ensure a better view of the real thing. I love this site!
It is thorough and detailed. |
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Rutter, Dan. (2002). Building a PC-the illustrated guide.
Retrieved October 14, 2002, from http://www.dansdata.com/buildpc.htm. |
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This
is Dan Rutter's guide to building a PC. While very informative and well
written, it is not detailed enough for most people building a PC unless
they are veterans. Dan admits that he purchased most of his components from
one manufacturer. This site does have good illustrative photos. I would
recommend this site as a secondary source for information on putting together
a PC. |
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Lewis, R. (1997). James Bond Meets The 7 Layer OSI Model. Retrieved
October 14, 2002, from http://home.pe.net/~rlewis/Resources/james.html. |
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This
site presents a story that serves as a great way to remember how each
OSI layer works. Combined with the mnemonic "All People Seem To Need
Data Processing" you will be on your way to conceptualizing the OSI
model at a basic level. |
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OSI Model Information |
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Chapter One: The OSI Model. (2000, February). Mr. Shipman's
Network Primer. Retrived October 14, 2002, from http://personal.hartfordschools.org/~stephen/
library/network_primer/ch01.html#self_check. |
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With graphics
and concise, clear language, this site explains in less than eight letter-size
pages (if you decide to print it out) the workings of the OSI model. It
is followed by a self check to test your knowledge. |
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Mitchell, Bradley. (2002). The OSI Model Quiz. Retrieved October 14, 2002,
from http://www.compnetworking.about.com/library/weekly/aa031101a.htm. |
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This is
your chance to test your knowledge of the OSI model now that you have read
and studied all the various links to information about the OSI Model. |
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