Wikipedia - Personal Computer Hardware
As I am sure many people do, I rely on Wikipedia for everyday information. Reading this article finally gives me some idea of what makes a computer work. I have heard all of these terms before, but now I finally know what they mean. I'm glad that they included some of the obsolete terms as well. Having read this article, I now have to click on all the connections to understand even more.
Moore's Law -Wikipedia and Video
To be completely honest, it took me quite a few reads to actually understand what was said. Actually, I'm still not sure I understand it. I do understand that there is a "law" that allows industry specialists to plan and set goals. The video explains it a little better. So, Moore's Law deals with the growth in computing power that has been growing exponentially since the dawn of computers.
Computer History Museum
I had heard of the Computer History Museum before in the Museum Archives class (I think). I think that this is an important part of our culture that deserves to be memorialized. The museum allows visitors (both online and in person) to get a better idea of the history of computers and their impact on society.
I'm glad I am not the only one who understands more about personal computers after reading the article (a part of me felt like I was supposed to know that stuff already especially because the terms were familiar.)
ReplyDeleteI struggled through this article a bit as well. I think the main point is that the number of transistors that can be placed on a circuit as cheaply as possible doubles every two years. However this is more of a goal than a rule, its sustainability is questionable, it should not be applied to other computing technologies, and it does not necessarily mean your computer will go faster.