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Batch processing systems:
The transactions are collected as they occur, but processed periodically,
say, once a day or week.
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On-line batch systems:
The transation information is captured by on-line data-entry devices and
logged on the system, but it is processed periodically as in batch
processing systems.
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On-line Real-time systems:
The transaction data capture as well as their processing
in order to update records (and generate reports) is carried out
in real-time as the transaction is taking place.
Jagdish Gangolly
Fri Sep 8 20:22:25 EDT 2000