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- 1Computer Systems what is a computer system? at its basic it is a input,processor and output. Will usually have a storage capabilityComputer System
- 2The user is able to interact with the computer through the OS without having to use machine codeUser Interface
- 3The OS manages the input and output devices connected to the computer, including things like keyboard, mice and printersPeripheral Managment
- 4It is written by the public and can be edited by anyone and used by anyoneOpen Source Software
- 5Data moves between the CPU, RAM and hard drive. The OS controls the data while it moves between these devices.OS Functions
- 6Restrics communication in and out of the computer from the applications that are running.Security Firewall
- 7Detects and protects the computer against virus threats. Quarantines infected files.Security Antivirus
- 8Detects and removes spyware (small programs that quietly monitor what you are doing)Security Spyware protection
- 9Allows movement of files from one location to another either locally or via memory stick/ftp to another computer.Disk Operations File Transfer
- 10Uses the Internet to check the OS is up-to-date and applies software patches/fixes as necessarySystem Maintenance Automatic updating
- 11Developed by a software company to be sold to the public. It is good because it is cheaper than developing it yourself. But it might not be exactly what you need as it is not as flexibleOff-the-shelf software
- 12Input devices are devices such as a mouse or keyboard which you use and then it sends a input to the computerInputs
- 13A common output device is a speaker because it is outputting sound which is coming from the computerOutputs
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