{"id":2280,"date":"2020-03-29T21:27:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T19:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/q-finity.de\/?post_type=encyclopedia&#038;p=2280"},"modified":"2026-07-07T07:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T05:20:24","slug":"computersystem","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/q-finity.de\/en\/glossar\/computersystem\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/q-finity.de\/en\/glossar\/computer\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"A Computer is a functional unit that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic operations and logic operations without human intervention.\" class=\"encyclopedia\">Computer<\/a> systems are a combination of hardware, software, and firmware that work together to perform specific tasks. They consist of various components such as processors, memory, input and output devices, and operating system software. These components work together to process, store, and communicate information, as well as to perform various functions.<\/p>\n<p>Not to be confused with the computerized system: the computer system is the narrower technical part; the computerized system additionally comprises the controlled function or process, together with trained people, documentation and records.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Computer systems are a combination of hardware, software, and firmware that work together to perform specific tasks. They consist of various components such as processors, memory, input and output devices, and operating system software. These components work together to process, store, and communicate information, as well as to perform various functions. 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