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Why Learn About Software?

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  • Software is indispensable for any computer system
  • Systems software needed for input, calculations, and output
  • Application software aids in productivity
  • Personal tasks using software
    – Income tax preparation
    – Keeping a budget
    – Internet research
    – Games
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A generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions,

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Software

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Enumerate the 3 major categories of software

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– system software
– application software
– Programming software

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Provides the basic non-task-specific functions of the computer

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system software

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Used by users to accomplish specific tasks.

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application software

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usually provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs and software using different
programming languages in a more convenient way Principles of Information Systems, Eighth

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Programming software

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coordinates the activities and functions of hardware and programs

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Systems software

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combination of a hardware configuration and systems software

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Computer system platform

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  • helps run the computer hardware and
    computer system. It includes combination of the following:
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– device drivers
– operating systems
– servers
– utilities
– windowing systems

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  • helps users solve particular problems
  • can also be stored on CDs, DVDs, and flash or keychain storage devices
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Application software:

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The application software allows end users to accomplish one or more
specific (not directly computer development related) tasks. Typical applications include:

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– industrial automation
– business software
– computer games
– telecommunications (i.e., the internet and everything
that flows on it)
– databases
– educational software (coursera.org)
– medical software

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Tools to assist programmers in writing computer programs.

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Programming Software

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A single application managing all programming functions.

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Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

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Sold in bulk to be bundled with hardware (e.g., Microsoft with Dell).

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Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) Software

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  • Downloadable software with a trial period (usually 30 days).
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Shareware

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  • Similar to shareware, but key features stop working after the trial ends.
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Crippleware

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  • Designed to show what a full version can do, often functions partially.
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Demo Software

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  • Free software that has advertisements built in.
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Adware

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  • Software that secretly collects data from users.
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Spyware

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often only for personal use.

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Malicious software.

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  • Free software with no copyright restrictions.
  • Example: Linux Operating System.
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Public Domain Software

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set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with application programs

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Operating system (OS)

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  • ties all OS components together and regulates other programs.
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Enumerate the Different setups of Operating Systems Combinations
- Single user on one computer. -Multiple users on one computer. - Multiple computers.
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- Acts as an interface between users, application software, and hardware.
Role of Systems Software
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Enumerate the Software Variants
- Retail Software -Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) software -Shareware - Crippleware - Demo Software - Adware - Spyware - Freeware - Public Domain Software
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Enumerate the Operating Systems Functions
- User Interface and Input/Output Management - Hardware Independence - Memory Management: Maximizes available memory. - Processing Tasks - Access to System Resource & Security - File Management
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- Command-based or graphical user interface (GUI).
User Interface and Input/Output Management:
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Uses Application Program Interface (API) allows applications to make use of the operating system.
Hardware Independence:
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Maximizes available memory.
Memory Management
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Processing Tasks consisting of 3 which is?
Multitasking Time-sharing Scalability
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more than one program can run at the same time
Multitasking
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allows more than one person to use a computer system at the same time
Time-sharing
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ability of the computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly
Scalability
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Helps connect to networks.
Networking Capabilities
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Protects against unauthorized access.
Access to System Resource & Security
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Keeps files organized and secure.
File Management
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Current Operating System that is : - Examples: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 10, etc.
Microsoft Operating Systems
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Current Operating system that is - Examples: Mac OS X versions like Leopard, Yosemite, etc.
Apple Operating Systems
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Linux Operating Systems An open-source OS developed by _____________________________
Linus Torvalds in 1991.
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- Helps maintain or fix computer problems. - Other types include network utilities and document management.
Utility Programs
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Common types of utility programs:
– Hardware utilities – Virus-detection and recovery utilities – File-compression utilities – Spam and pop-up blocker utilities
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- Helps users solve problems and perform tasks.
Application Software Overview
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Types of Application Software:
- Proprietary Software - Off-the-Shelf Software:
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-Unique to a company. - one-of-a-kind program for a specific application, usually developed and owned by a single company
Proprietary software
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- existing software program that is purchased - Ready-made programs.
Off-the-Shelf Software:
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- Designed for individual users to improve personal effectiveness.
Personal Application Software

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