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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The meaning of "Computer System"


The word "system" refers to a combination of components that interact with one another to achieve the purpose for which it was established.

The term "Computer System" means a system designed to process information. In general, typical components of computer systems are as follows:

1) Software (Software).
Software contains a set of instructions to be followed by a computer.

2) Hardware (Hardware).
Hardware consists of electronic or electromechanical components that perform logical and physical tasks.

3) Data.
Data are facts given to a computer for processing information.

4) Procedure (Procedure).
The procedure contains a list of operational steps to be followed by the (human) operator.

5) Human Operator. Human operators are members of the system responsible for an information processing activities.

A computer system able to interact with other computer systems. Current technology, such as TCP / IP, allows each computer to be connected in a simple way to form "Computer Networks" (Malay: "Computer network").


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