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``The cpu is a group of operators; unless they're coordinated,
nonsense happens; the coordination is based in the cpu internal
clock.''

In non-technical language, does this sound true?

I'm looking for a bit more information on how the implementation takes
place; who sends signals to who; maybe some fairly idealized
real-world example. I see various www-pages saying what an internal
clock means; what gHz means, et cetera. I'd like to understand a bit
how the synchronization actually works. If you know nice books, I'd
appreciate having the names too.

Thanks very much.