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Operating systems and social/environmental issues (Software (system…
Operating systems and social/environmental issues
Hardware
physical electronic or mechanical devices that run the software instructions to acheive useful function
Software
logical groups of instructions called programs or applications that use the hardware to achieve a goal.software requires hardware
application software
computer program designed to preform a group of co ordinated functions for benefit of user. IE office applications graphics programs or games
system software
a special type of computer program that is designed to run a computers hardware and apps.IE operating system and other system utility programs
operating system overiew
User interface
input/output peripheral/device management
processer (CPU)
Primary memory (RAM)
Secondary memory (virtual memory)
User
application
operating system (chrome) (android)
hardware/data
Environmental issues
energy use: more computer power=more energy needed (non renewable source of energy)
resources:finite resources used in trace amounts (gold lithium) used in small amounts that it cant be recycled
Health:how is physical and mental health affected? may be improved eg wearable tech and computer based implants
Ethical issues
privacy
to what extent do we have a right to privacy
inclusivity
as tech is more widespread it may negativly affect people that cant adapt easily IE elderly disabled poverty
professionalism
lack of professional skills can cause projects to failure and plagiarism
cultural issues
social media: better at holding business acountable
easier to spread abuse and can be used to influence opinions
employment:how will tech change job market?
globalism
music languages TV films etc
Legal issues:cyber security its illegal to make any unauthorized access to computer material IE blackmail
hacking
copyright is legal ownership of a thing