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Introduction xxiii

Chapter 1 The Computer’s Brain: Processors and Memory 1

Introduction to Processors 2

Processor Performance. 2

Processor Types: A First Look. 2

Deciphering Processor Terminology. 3

The Intel Processor Lineup. 4

Factors Affecting Performance. 5

History of Intel Chips 6

The Pentium Family. 6

Pentium. 7<...