instruction set
2 ResultsDictionary
instruction set
The group of machine language instructions that a computer can follow, which may range from a handful to several hundred. It is a fundamental architectural component of a CPU and is either built...
Dictionary
Definition: instruction set
The group of machine language instructions that a computer can follow, which may range from a handful to several hundred. It is a fundamental architectural component of a CPU and is either built into the CPU or into microcode, a layer between the instruction set and the circuitry. The instruction length is generally from one to four bytes long. See CISC, RISC, machine language, microcode and CPU.
THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
© 1981-2010 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved.
Sponsored White Papers, Webcasts & Resources
-
White Paper: Why You Need An APM Platform To Unify The Entire Application Performance Lifecycle
In this white paper, you'll learn why using an application performance management, or APM platform is a great way to maximize your software investments.
-
AMD says goodbye to 3DNow! instruction set
Introduced in 1998, 3DNow! was AMD's answer to the growing multimedia demands being placed on the K6-2 silicon of the day. Today AMD has announced that the instruction set is being deprecated.
-
From Chapter one: Data Processing and the IBM Mainframe
The nature of data processing is to be long winded, boring, and dominated by acronyms derived from long gone technologies and business practices.
Additional Results
-
Setting up Mint 13: 2012's Best Linux desktop
Mint 13 with Cinnamon may well be the best Linux desktop of all for expert users.
-
Foxconn reportedly begins pilot production of Apple TV set
Chinese news sources seem to back up earlier claims made by Foxconn chief executive that the iPhone and iPad maker was preparing the production of an Apple-branded a television set.
-
Analyst: Apple to debut TV set in December
"We believe Apple could ultimately capture 10 percent of the market within 1-3 years after launch".
-
Will Lego produce a hardware hacker's idea of a set for girls?
After hearing about a controversy over Lego's girls-oriented set, hacker Limor Fried came up with Ladyada's Workshop, a set that imagines girls as makers. If 10,000 people agree, Lego could make...
-
Facebook sets IPO share price at $38: $104 billion valuation
Facebook has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $38 a share, giving itself a valuation of $104 billion, and raising $18.41 billion. Facebook will go public the morning of Friday May 18, 2012.
-
Facebook to set stock price at $38 (rumor)
Facebook is eyeing $38 as its IPO share price, on the high end of the company's price range. The price has not yet been finalized, but discussions are getting close, according to a recent rumor.
-
Windows 8 Pro upgrade for new PC buyers set at $14.99
Microsoft's usual plan is to offer a free upgrade to users of older versions of Windows to bump up to the next release version. This time around there will be a cost, according to sources.
-
70% don't trust Facebook with their personal information
Do you trust Facebook with your personal information? Have you changed your Facebook privacy settings? For any online service, make sure to take advantage of all the settings at your disposal.
-
Ready, set, broadcast with Google+'s Hangouts on Air
You've long been able to have Google+ video-conferences, but now, thanks to Google's general release of Google+ Hangouts on Air soon anyone can also do live or recorded broadcasting. So, if you...
-
White Nokia Lumia 900 Stormtrooper phone is set for stun
The Nokia Lumia 900 is a stunning device that gets lots of looks and generates lots of discussion. Windows Phone remains my mobile phone platform of choice, especially when there is great hardware...
-
Google 'negotiating FTC fine' after bypassing Safari privacy settings
Google is understood to be in talks with the FTC over how much it will be fined by the regulator after it bypassed the privacy settings in Apple's Safari browser.
-
LG launching HDTV sets equipped with Google TV on May 21
After unsuccessful first-generation products from Logitech and Sony, LG will be releasing sets based on the second-generation Google TV platform starting in two weeks.
-
LG to launch Google TV sets in U.S. later this month
Production of the new TVs is set to begin at LG's Mexico plant on May 17, and the first products will be available for purchase as early as May 21.
-
Groupon's Chinese business set to cease?
Gaopeng.com, Groupon's joint venture in China, will reportedly merge with another local daily deal website FTuan.
-
Facebook sets $28 to $35 IPO price range
Facebook has set an IPO price range between $28 and $35. Furthermore, Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will personally be selling 30.2 million shares of his company.
-
Oracle, Google lawyers split hairs over more jury instructions
UPDATE #2: The jury came back with another question, suggesting that they might be not be so close to a verdict and back at square one.
-
Super Moon, meteor shower set to dazzle
On May 5-6 the full moon will appear larger because it's closer to Earth than any other time of the year.
-
Can Facebook set the standard for datacenter hardware?
It's only 2" but the Open Rack standard has the potential to change the future design of datacenters
The best of ZDNet, delivered
ZDNet Newsletters
Get the best of ZDNet delivered straight to your inbox
Vendor Showcase
