Software Flashcards
(10 cards)
Application Software
Software that things are done on. Ex. web browsers and word processers.
System Software
Operating system that runs the computer,s hardware.
Open Source Software
Can be freely used, changed, and shared by anyone.
Freeware
Software that is available free of charge.
Shareware
downloadable from internet, usually trial basis free period before required purchase.
Cookies
messages that web servers pass to your web browser when you visit Internet sites.
Defragmentation
Process that reduces amount of fragmentation.
Spyware
Software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another’s computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.
Virus
when executed, replicates by reproducing itself or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.
Malware
refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software.
