Appendix B. Suggested System Resources

In the interest of clarity, as well as helpfulness to readers, we outline here some concise information about system resources and configurations suitable for those teaching or learning the material covered in this book, as well as a few extensions to related matters. This information is based on teaching experience with several computer architectures. Nothing here should be construed as an endorsement of specific products by the authors or publisher of this book, however.

Several Web pointers are given in this appendix with the obvious caution that those cannot all be anticipated to remain stable over the useful lifetime of this book. If a Web link is broken, you may be able to find the relocated or replacement page using search engine techniques. Likewise, software version numbers are always subject to change.