About Book:

 The technical education in India is enhancing rapidly in the emerging fields to meet future challenges. So in this process ANNA UNIVERSITY (TIRUCHIRAPPALLI) has revised their syllabus for BE/B.Tech., to incorporate the Latest developments in technology. to this view, this book fully covers the latest revised syllabus of

ANNA UNIVERSITY (TIRUCHIRAPPALLI), which is effective from the Academic

year 2008-2009 for the subject “FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING AND

PROGRAMMING” for First Semester B.E/B.Tech. course.

In this new edition, the subject contents are thoroughly explained. Salient features

• This is the only book that covers 100% of the new syllabus.
• Each unit in the syllabus has been divided into small subunits and each topic in the syllabus has been thoroughly explained.
• The concept has been given in a simple and lucid manner.
• Each and every topic is explained with an example figure(s)/diagram(s)/ table(s).
• Variety of illustrative examples are given to understand the concepts. All the examples are given in tabular format, so that it can be understood easily.
• Important points are given as points to remember at the end of every unit, so that students can go through a glance to understand the particular unit.

This book is useful not only for First year Engineering students but also for advanced study in this subject. Self learners, independent users and enthusiasts will find this book handy with its simplified text.

We are also thankful to Mr. Vijayakumar, Mr. Prasanna, Mr. Senthil Arumugam, Mr. N. Vijayakumar for typing and formatting this book in a nice manner. We are thankful to Mrs. M.Sujana, M.Com and Baby Sumana for her co-operation. Suggestions for improvement will be gratefully acknowledged.