Computer Systems

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  • Computer Systems
    • A computer is an electronic programmable data processing machine
    • A System is a collection of parts that work together for some defined purpose
    • A Computer System is a collection of hardware and software that works together to achieve some data processing task
    • Systems receive inputs from outside, which process the inputs and then output the result of the processing
    • A System Boundary is what separates the system from the outside world
      • These boundaries are often called interfaces
    • Why are computer systems important?
      • They improve quality in manufacturing
      • Make manufacturing cheaper due to wages and 24 hours of work
      • Create faster access to information
      • Help with decision making as information is organised and collected together
      • New ways of business
      • New ways of communication

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