Why the Von Neumann model is essential in understanding computers ? (Chapter 1)
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Von Neumann modeil is essential as it contained every major feature that is essential for modern computer architecture like:
i)A memory that would hold program and data both.The so called stored program concept.
ii) Binary processing of data. This simplified the design of the computer and allowed the use of binary memory for both instructions and data. It also recognized the natural relationship between the ON/OFF nature of switches and calculation in the binary number system, using Boolean logic.
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(Englander et al. The architecture of computer hardware, systems software, & networking: an information technology approach 27-28)
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