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