Glossery

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spreadsheet

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allows you to perform tasks that are based on calculations

provides charting abilities

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word processor

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used to create edit, format, print text based documents

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databasis

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can be used to store data in an organized manner, manipulate the data and process the data into information

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presentation software

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can combine text, sound and graphics, including animation, into an presentation - usually in the form of an electronic slideshow

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graphics and design

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used to create and manipulate images (graphics) on the screen

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communication software

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allows the user to communicate electronically with other users o a network

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web browser

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a program that is used to access and view web pages on the internet

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games

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most modern computer games allow you to enact roles and have adventures in virtual worlds of scenarios. Many of them provide interfaces which make use of very realistic 3D graphics and sound effects

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web authoring software

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used in the creation and design of websites

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plug-ins

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special plug-in programs add extra features to software - eg. in a web browser they are needed to allow the user to view ‘special’ effects. This has become necessary as more multimedia (a combination of text, pictures, sound and video) is added to the web.

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application software

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software that is used to do productive work and accomplish specific tasks

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computer

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a multi-purpose electronic tool that can receive data (input), can process the data, produce results and output the results

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data

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raw, unprocessed facts

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freeware

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software which is distributed freely. You do not receive the source code. There is no limitation on the time or functionality included

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hardware

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physical components and devices, the parts of a computer that you can physically touch

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ICT system

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a combination of hardware, software, data, processes and people with the purpose to collect, manipulate, convey, store and retrieve data and information.

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information

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the result of processing data and it should be useful and meaningful

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input

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the way of getting both data and instructions into the computer

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IPO model

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input, processing, output model

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IT and ICT

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(Information technology) is a term that refers to all the technology involved with the collecting, processing and storing of data/information

(information and communications technology) is a term that expands IT to include the transmission of data using CT. it includes technologies such as computers, cell phones, the internet, and other networks as well as broadcasting technologies (radio and TV)

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Open source software

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OSS software made available with a license that allows you to access and modify the source code, but not to sell the software

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output

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a way of allowing the computer to show the results of the processing it has done

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POS system

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a point of sale system is a specialized software and hardware deigned to be used at the till point. it manages stock and creates reports (such as a till slip) when stock is sold to customers

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Proprietary system

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software developed by a certain software house. Users have to pay a license fee to be allowed to use the software. no access to the source code is provided

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shareware

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software that is distributed freely, but either it can be used for a limited time, or limited capabilities are available. Also you don’t receive the source code

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software

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the programs - sets of instructions - that tells the device/computer what to do.`

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source code

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the programming code used to develop a specific application

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system code

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software that is used to control and maintain you computer