1. Before reading the text, read the following questions. Do you know the answers already? Discuss them briefly with other students to see if they know the answers. The questions will help to give a purpose to your reading:
– What is meant by the term “firmware”? Have you ever met it?
– Are you sure you don’t confuse microprogramming a computer with programming a microcomputer?
– Do you know what a fundamental issue is in the design of any computer?