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Description
Flashcards by Beth Barnes, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Beth Barnes
over 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| General Purpose Systems | Designed to perform multiple tasks and can be loaded for various purposes e.g Laptops, Smartphones |
| Dedicated Systems | Specifically produced to perform a single task or function e.g train ticket machine |
| Embedded Sytems | A smaller computer system built within a larger system, for a dedicated task e.g microwaves, TVs, digital cameras, cars |
| System Software | Software designed to run/maintain a computer system e.g the operating system. |
| Open Source Software | The source code of software that can be accessed and edited by anyone, to fit their needs. |
| Pros of Open Source Software | - Encourages collaboration - Usually free - Popular open source is reliable and secure - personalisation |
| Cons of Open Source Software | - Needs specialist knowledge - No customer support - May not be tested thoroughly - May not be professional/user friendly |
| Proprietary Software | Software in which the source code is hidden. It can only be modified by the creator of the software. |
| Pros of Proprietary Software | - Customer support, warranties and documentation - Reliable (Well tested) - Regular fixes/updates - Can be adapted (have to commission company) |
| Cons of Proprietary Software | - More Expensive than Open Source - May not fit all the user's needs - Won't maintain older software |
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