Software Flashcards
(9 cards)
(Productivity) word, paint, Photoshop, ect
Application Software
operating system (iOS, Windows, ect)
System software
available to general public for use without cost. code can be modified and redistributed to software community
open software
copyrighted software given away for free( code cant be changed without permission)
freeware
downloadable from internet, usually a trial basis free period before required purchase
shareware
A small text file (up to 4KB) created by a Web site that is stored in the user’s computer either temporarily for that session only or permanently on the hard disk
cookies
software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another’s computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.
spyware
a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
virus
BAD softWARE
MALWARE
