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System and Application Software This is a lecture overview outline. Full lecture is available for viewing only in the Pa

Software. Software: In general is the key aspect to understanding computers and gaining computer literacy.Definition: a series of instructions that tells a computer component (hardware) how to perform a task.. Types of Software. There are two forms of software, System Software and Application Sof

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    1. System and Application Software This is a lecture overview outline. Full lecture is available for viewing only in the Packaging Reading Room 1-17-01 Packaging 415

    2. Software Software: In general is the key aspect to understanding computers and gaining computer literacy. Definition: a series of instructions that tells a computer component (hardware) how to perform a task.

    3. Types of Software There are two forms of software, System Software and Application Software. System Software: Programs that control the operations of a computer and/or computer devices (printer, cdrom, etc.

    4. Operating Systems A type of system software Operating System (OS) Definition: Contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer.

    5. Operating Systems A computer (PC) cannot function without an operating system. OS also contains instructions that allow you to run application software. Application software is designed to “run” within a certain OS, therefore your OS determines the types of software available.

    6. Operating Systems OS is typically stored on the hard drive. The core of the OS is know as the kernel. This is responsible for managing memory, files, and devices; maintains computers clock (date and time); assigns the necessary computer components (resources) for running a task, software package, etc. Kernel is memory resident

    7. Operating Systems Various types/capabilies of OS Single user/single tasking Multitasking Multiprocessing Multiuser

    8. Operating Systems Functions of OS Memory Management Spooling Print Jobs Configuring Devices Monitor System Performance Administering Security Managing Storage Files/Media

    9. Operating Systems Types of OS DOS Windows 3.1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Mac OS Unix Linux

    10. Application Software Application Software: Programs designed to perform a specific task for users. Typically includes: word processing, spreadsheets, email, database, web browser, etc. There are 4 non-mutually exclusive categories of application software. These are as follows: Productivity/Business, Graphic Design/Multimedia, Home/Personal/Educational, Communications.

    11. Application Software Categories Productivity Business examples: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database, Presentation Graphics, Accounting, Project Management. Graphic Design/Multimedia examples: CAD (computer aided design), Desktop Publishing (adobe photoshop), Paint/Imaging, Multimedia authoring, web page authoring.

    12. Application Software Categories Home Personal Educational examples: Personal Finance, Legal, Tax Preparation, Reference(world book, Groliers’), Games, Educational. Communication examples: Email, Web Browser, Chat, Internet Phone.

    13. Productivity/Business Software Word Processing: Microsoft Word 2000, 97; Corel WordPerfect; Lotus Word Pro. Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel 2000, 97; Corel Quattro Pro; Lotus 1-2-3. Database: Microsoft Access 2000, 97; Corel Paradox, Lotus Approach, Microsoft Visual Fox Pro. Presentation Graphics: Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, 97; Corel Presentations; Lotus Freelance Graphics. Software Suites (current versions): Microsoft Office 2000, Corel WordPerfect Suite version 8, Lotus Smart Suite. Project Management: Microsoft Project

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