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Embedded system
A computer system that forms part of an electronic device
Kernel
The lowest level of an operating system that controls the hardware
Dedicated computer system
Computer system that has a fixed purpose (often embedded into a device)
General purpose computer system
Computer system that can be used for different reasons / purposes
What is a computer system?
An electronic system consisting of input, output, storage, program and processor to achieve some data processing task
Why is it important that computer systems are reliable?
Because in certain circumstances failure might have severe safety / financial consequences
Example of computer systems requiring reliability
Air traffic control systems, respirators, cashpoints
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