How does a computer work?

[engine252]

look i was looking for info on writing a kernel but it looks like i forgot the most important thing how does a computer work? i need to know all this before i can actualy write a kernel right?
is there anyone who hase some usefull links,pdf,tutorials

please let me know???

[PlayOS]

For a complete reference to the IA-32 Intel Processors just download the manuals at this site.

http://www.intel.com/design/Pentium4/manuals/

[engine252]

i don't use a pentium processor i use Athlon
is that the same?

and thanx for the link but thats a litle to tecnical i think i'll look a litle further...

what did you guis use to start from???

i did read all other toppics on starting a kernel but non are realy i read a book ones on "OS theory and ..."

i need stuff like that. :'(

[PlayOS]

I personally started with this forum and the Intel manuals, I guess the processors would be generally the same, they would differ in some cases, but most of the stuff is the same. You will need to go to the web site and search for a manual.

[Pype.Clicker]

http://www.mega-tokyo.com/forum/index.p ... eadid=2135

[Schol-R-LEA]

Check your local book store (or library, if you can't afford it) for a copy of The Indispensable PC Hardware Book by Hans-Peter Messmer. It gives an excellent, if rather dense, explanation of how the CPU and most of the common peripherals work.

You may want to check the Books and Links thread for more sources as well.