Software Flashcards
(10 cards)
application software
a program or group of programs designed for end users
system software
a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs
open source software
computer software with its source code made available with a license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, change, and distribute
freeware
software that is available free of charge
shareware
software free of charge for a limited time then you are asked to buy it
cookies
provide a way for the web site to recognize you and keep track of your preferences
defragmentation
locating noncontiguous fragments of data into which a computer file may be divided
virus
type of malicious software program that when executed, replicates by producing itself
spyware
software that aims to gather info about a person or organization without their knowledge
malware
designed to infiltrate and damage computers without the users consent