Computer Systems

Computer Systems

1. Definition:a collection of hardware and software that works together

2. Embedded Systems

   • a smaller computer system built within a larger device.

3. System software

   • Software designed to run and maintain a computer system.

4. Open source Vs propriety

   • Proprietary Software
     • Software where the source code is hidden which means it can only be modified by the person or team who made it.
   • Open Source Software
     • Software where the source code is made freely available. Users can legally modify the source code