A Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) supplies a large number of complex instructions at the assembly language level. Assembly language is a low-level computer programming language in which each statement corresponds to a single machine...

A complex instruction set computer (CISC, pronounced like "sisk") is a microprocessor instruction set architecture (ISA) in which each instruction can execute several low-level operations, such as a load from memory, an arithmetic operation, and a...

Complex-instruction-set-computing (CISC) is becoming obsolete and will eventually be completely replaced by reduced-instruction-set-computing (RISC), according to Ross Technology Pres and CEO Roger Ross. Ross predicts that the 80586 will be Intel's last CISC machine and that the 68040 will be Motorola's last. Ross explains...

Factors that individuals responsible for purchasing library computers should consider are discussed. Purchasers should avoid SX-based machines, but should be sure to buy network interface cards. Worthwhile enhancements to basic systems include additional RAM and cache memory, better video, and flash BIOS. Clock-tripled 100MHz...