Chapter 1
Computer Abstractions and
Technology
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The Computer Revolution
Progress in computer technology
Underpinned by Moore’s Law
What is Moore’s Law ???
Moore's law describes a long-term trend in the
history of computing hardware.
The quantity of transistors that can be placed
inexpensively on an integrated circuit has
doubled approximately every two years.
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Moore’s Law
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The trend has continued for
more than half a century and
is not expected to stop until
2015 or later.
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The Computer Revolution
Makes novel applications feasible
Computers in automobiles
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The Computer Revolution
Makes novel applications feasible
Cell phones
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