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Basic Hardware Architecture Questions
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SUMMARY
This discussion centers on basic computer science hardware and architecture concepts, specifically addressing how user commands interact with computer hardware. Participants clarify the distinction between "registers" and "registries," emphasizing that commands must be understood by the computer's architecture. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding binary encoding and the role of logic gates in processing commands. Resources such as "How Computers Work" and various online articles are recommended for further exploration of these foundational topics.
PREREQUISITES- Basic understanding of computer architecture, including CPU and memory components.
- Familiarity with binary encoding and logic gates.
- Knowledge of programming languages and their interaction with hardware.
- Understanding of the difference between registers and registries in computing.
- Research "CPU architecture and operation" to understand how commands are executed at the hardware level.
- Learn about "binary encoding and logic gates" to grasp how data is represented and processed in computers.
- Explore "assembly language programming" to see how low-level commands interact with hardware.
- Investigate "computer input/output systems" to understand how user commands are translated into machine actions.
This discussion is beneficial for computer science students, hardware engineers, and anyone interested in understanding the foundational principles of computer architecture and how user commands are processed by hardware.