Microprocessor History Part 1 - The Basics

Posted by on 11/24 at 03:28 PM

The microprocessor, or CPU, as some people call it, is the brains of our personal computer. I’m getting into this history lesson not because I’m a history buff (though computers do have a wonderfully interesting past), but to go through the development step-by-step to explain how they work.

Well, not everything about how they work, but enough to understand the importance of the latest features and what they do for you. It’s going to take more than one article to dig into the inner secrets of microprocessors. I hope it’s an interesting read for you and helps you recognize computer buzzwords when you’re making your next computer purchase.

Read Full Article Here:
http://www.geeks.com/techtips/2005/techtips-NOV22-05.htm

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