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Beginning with familiar systems such as Morse code and Braille, this illuminating book reveals how simple patterns of symbols can evolve into the sophisticated language of computers. It guides readers step by step through electricity, switches, relays, logic gates, binary notation, memory, processors, and software, showing how each layer of technology builds upon the last. Accessible without requiring advanced technical knowledge, the narrative combines history, hands-on explanation, and conceptual insight to demystify the inner workings of modern machines. The result is an engaging exploration of the foundational ideas that make digital computing possible.

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Charles Petzold

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Published Jan 1, 1999

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1999

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eng

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