Computer Systems

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What is a 'dedicated' computer system?
A dedicated computer system is a system which is designed for one particular purpose
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What contains a computer system?
Most electronic gadgets (e.g. cameras, washing machines, bugalar alarms)
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Give an example of a dedicated system.
Digital Camera, ATM, Washing Machine, Bugalar Alarms
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What is a 'general purpose' system?
A general purpose system is a computer system which can be used for different reasons according to what needs to be done
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Give examples of dedicated software.
Shutter Speed in Cameras, Car Cruise Control Speeds, Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Guides, Logging mobile phone onto a network,
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What is an 'embedded system'?
An embedded system is a computer system which forms part of an electronic device.
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What is the 'kernel'?
The kernel is the lowest level of an operating system that controls the hardware
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Give examples of systems which make use of the Linux Kernel.
Some GPS', Media Players, Smart Phones, Android Operating System.
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What contains a computer system?

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Most electronic gadgets (e.g. cameras, washing machines, bugalar alarms)

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Give an example of a dedicated system.

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What is a 'general purpose' system?

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Give examples of dedicated software.

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