The Indispensable PC Hardware Book

An update of the hefty reference for programmers who want access to hardware components, professionals and home-users who want to (or have to) understand the structure and functioning of a personal computer, users who want to upgrade, dealers who want to advise their customers, and others who want to know more about the inner workings of a personal computer. Physicist Messmer has long worked as a hardware and software consultant and runs a software shop in Ecuador. No dates are noted for previous editions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)