Publisher's Synopsis
For the information manager or engineer who needs to gain an understanding of today's rapidly evolving computer technology, this book serves as the hands-on introduction to the fundamental topics of computing: hardware systems, software and programming languages. It includes practical examples and sample programs in the widely used C and PASCAL languages, and provides a complete overview of computer systems architecture. The design and implementation of good coding style and associated data structures is also covered. The text will benefit communications professionals and consultants, telecommunications systems engineers, and students.
