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Computer Systems
Flashcards do conjunto (11)
- 1General Purpose SystemsDesigned to perform multiple tasks and can be loaded for various purposes e.g Laptops, Smartphones
- 2Dedicated SystemsSpecifically produced to perform a single task or function e.g train ticket machine
- 3Embedded SytemsA smaller computer system built within a larger system, for a dedicated task e.g microwaves, TVs, digital cameras, cars
- 4System SoftwareSoftware designed to run/maintain a computer system e.g the operating system.
- 5Open Source SoftwareThe source code of software that can be accessed and edited by anyone, to fit their needs.
- 6Pros of Open Source Software- Encourages collaboration
- Usually free
- Popular open source is reliable and secure
- personalisation - 7Cons of Open Source Software- Needs specialist knowledge
- No customer support
- May not be tested thoroughly
- May not be professional/user friendly - 8Proprietary SoftwareSoftware in which the source code is hidden. It can only be modified by the creator of the software.
- 9Pros of Proprietary Software- Customer support, warranties and documentation
- Reliable (Well tested)
- Regular fixes/updates
- Can be adapted (have to commission company) - 10Cons of Proprietary Software- More Expensive than Open Source
- May not fit all the user's needs
- Won't maintain older software - 11—
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- Year 10 Computing (Systems) FlashCards sobre Computer Systems, criado por Beth Barnes em 27-02-2018.
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- Beth Barnes · fev 2018
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