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What is a computer system?
a group of hardware and software collaborating to make an appliance that fulfils a specific task, or multiple tasks through input and output
What two groups can all computers be classified into?
General Purpose System
Embedded System
What is a General Purpose System?
They can complete multiple different purposes by making use of software applications
What are some examples of General Purpose Systems?
Phones, laptops and computers
What is an Embedded System?
A computer that completes one specific task within a larger system
Give three examples of an Embedded System
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Oven
What is Firmware?
Hardware and software that the Embedded Systems need in order to carry out their specific function
