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Types of Computer System

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Types of Computer System

There are lots of different types of computer systems, including:

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General purpose systems

  • General purpose systems are capable of performing many different tasks.
  • For example:
    • PCs
    • Macs
    • Smartphones
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Embedded systems

  • An embedded system is a computer system which is built into another device to support its operation.
  • For example:
    • Washing machines.
    • Digital cameras.
    • Sat-Navs.

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1Computer Systems

1.1Data Representation

1.2Data Transmission

1.3Hardware

1.4Software

1.5The Internet & its Uses

1.6Cyber Security

1.7Automated & Emerging Technologies

2Algorithms, Programming & Logic

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