The short version
Charles Petzold's accessible exploration of how computer hardware and software work.
From the HackerLinks archive
Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
Charles Petzold's accessible exploration of how computer hardware and software work.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-06
Last seen:2026-09-06
Times seen:1
Website:charlespetzold.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter called the book a classic worth mentioning.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-06
“True, this book is a classic and worth mentioning.”
lioeters · recommendation
Direct HN comment
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