Fundamentals of information technology

This book aims to decipher the hidden secrets of a computer system, elements of domestic architecture, hardware and operating system facilities. Understanding of architectural and functional basic principles of a computer, the reader will obtain sufficient information to learn a specific language and to understand how the components affect the performance characteristics of a computer system.
The authors present concepts relating to: development of computer system elements, transmission of information theory, numerical basis and logical foundations of computing, microprocessors. The purpose of writing this book was to make an introduction to the world of computer architecture and operating systems.