What Makes A Computer System?

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Hardware-

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is a general term for the physical componets that make up a computer system, for example keyboard,mouse, monitor, processor, circuit board

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Software-

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is a general term for the programs that control the computer system

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Two types of Software:
systems software-

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programs that allow the hardware to run properly, e.g operating systems

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Applications Software-

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programs that allow the user to do spefic tasks, e.g spreadsheets

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Input Devices-

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keyboard and mouse

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Output Devices-

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monitor and printer

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secondary storage devices-

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DVD R/W drive, removable hard drive.

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CPU-

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is the brain of the computer which does the calculations and commands

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Microprosser-

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can be lots of things, store programmes

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GUI-

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gui allows to user to interact with a computer using pictures rather than having to type in a number of commands

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CLI-

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clis require a user to type in instructions in order to choose options for menus, open software etc.

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PC/Desktop

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usually refers to general purpose computer whic is made up of a seperate monitor,keyboard,mouse and processor unit

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WIMPS

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windows icons menu and pointing device