IBM PC/XT/AT Troubleshooting & Repair is a combination entry-level tutorial and reference book for the person who wishes to maintain his or her own personal computer. An invaluable addition to any user's library.

This accessible compendium examines a collection of significant technology firms that have helped to shape the field of computing and its impact on society. Each company is introduced with a brief account of its history, followed by a concise account of its key contributions. The selection covers a diverse range of historical and contemporary organizations from pioneers of e-commerce to influential social media companies. Features: presents information on early computer manufacturers; reviews important mainframe and minicomputer companies; examines the contributions to the field of semiconductors made by certain companies; describes companies that have been active in developing home and personal computers; surveys notable research centers; discusses the impact of telecommunications companies and those involved in the area of enterprise software and business computing; considers the achievements of e-commerce companies; provides a review of social media companies.

A gold mine of insights, techniques and technical data, this guide includes information on the similarities and differences among IBM's five personal computers, plus tips for programming in assembly language, BASIC, C and Pascal. An Ingram computer book bestseller for over a year.

Contains an Overview of the Personal Computer & a Comprehensive Directory Containing Vendors, Hardware & Software

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Part of the Phoenix Technical Reference Series, this book represents the first time that comprehensive documentation of the ROM BIOS of the PC/XT/AT computers and compatibles has been widely available to all IBM PC programmers and developers.

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