Most computer architecture books are just too technical and complex. Focusing on spesific technology, they often bypass the basics and are outdated as quickly as technology advances. Now, Irv Englander's gentle-but-thorough introduction to computer architecture and systems software provides just the right amount of technical detail you'll need to make sucessful decisions in your future career. The text cover all the basics in an accessible, easy-to-understand way. Organized in a from that parallels an actual computer interconnection, clustering, and networking integrated into the material to emphasize the importance of computer and system structure. Assuming only basic knowledge, these sections build up to an in-depth understanding of each topic and how they interrelate to make up a computer system.