computer systems final

computer systems final

1. software

   • open source
   • cloud
     • online
   • off the shelf
     • proprietry
     • bought
   • custom written
     • made for you
   • kernal
     • low level of o.s.

2. hardware

   • input
     • e.g. keyboard
   • output
     • e.g. monitor
   • storeage
     • e.g. usb stick

3. embedded

   • built into other things

4. ethical

   • storing data (personal)
   • digital divide
     • factors
       • age
       • money
       • location
     • impacts
       • social
       • moral
       • economic

5. importance of computers

   • reliability
     • MTTF
     • AVAIL
   • testing
     • alpha
     • beta

6. professional standards

   • defacto
     • HTML
   • industry
     • e.g. usb
   • proprietry
     • e.g. windows
   • open
     • e.g. linux

7. considerations

   • enviromental
     • e-waste
     • recycling
       • sustainable
         • e-waste
     • computer can save energy
       • less power
       • less transport
   • legal
     • copyright
     • data protection act
     • computer misuse act
     • health
     • safety