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Software Solutions for Personal and Professional Gain

Explore the evolution of software, from conception to installation and beyond, encompassing system software, application software, and artificial intelligence solutions. Learn about operating systems, multitasking, device drivers, utility programs, and productivity software. Discover the impact of software trends and the shift to software and services by prominent figures in the industry.

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Software Solutions for Personal and Professional Gain

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  1. Software from Conception to Installation and Beyond System Software Application Software Smart Software: Artificial Intelligence Software Solutions for Personal and Professional Gain

  2. Trends There is a shift from a hardware view of computing to software & services "Ten years out, in terms of actual hardware costs you can almost think of hardware as being free -- I'm not saying it will be absolutely free -- but in terms of the power of the servers, the power of the network will not be a limiting factor," Gates said, referring to networked computers and advances in the speed of the Internet.

  3. outline • to be organized

  4. key Terms • Operating system • Command-based • user interface • Graphical User Interface • Boot process • Multitasking • Device driver • Utility programs • Microsoft Windows • Mac OS • Linux • Device driver • Utility programs • Microsoft Windows • Mac OS • Linux • Word • Spreadsheet Software • Optimization • Presentation Software • Database management • Personal Information management • Software Suites • Processing

  5. Two Types of Software

  6. System Software

  7. The Operating System Need a formal definition here! The software that controls the computer’s use of its hardware. Basic default functions, design, menus and interactivity are often part of/exclusive to the devices particular OS Acts as an interface between application software and hardware.

  8. Operating System Functions Operating systems are designed to support a variety of computer platforms and uses, such as the following:

  9. widely known operating systems. DOS Windows, Android, IOS Linux Unix Operating Systems

  10. DOS – Disk Operating System DOS uses a command based interface DOS command examples DIR - Lists files of the current directory COPY – copies files from on location to another (example: COPY c:\mydata\letter1.wpf a:) CD - changes the current default directory DEL – deletes files CLS – clears the screen

  11. User Interface-Command-based

  12. User Interface-Graphical User Interface Generally controlled by a MOUSE. The shape of the mouse pointer indicates the type of operation about to be carried out.

  13. Multi-Tasking Multitaskingis the ability of the OS to run several programs or tasks at the same time.

  14. Device Driver Any device that connects to a computer includes associated software called the device driverthat must be installed in order for the operating system to recognize and communicate with the device.

  15. Managing Files Windows users make use of a program named File Explorer to manage their files, while Mac users use Finder. Files are organized in a hierarchical structure

  16. Utility Programs (the other system software) Programs designed to assist the machine in running smoothly, securely, and efficiently: Virus Detection Spam and Pop-up blockers Adware & Spyware protection Defragmentation Windows Cleaners Programs that assist us in maintaining and manipulating system resources: File Compression (WinZip) File and Disk Management & Backup CD/DVD Burners

  17. Application Software

  18. Productivity Software Word Processing: Document production Spreadsheet: Numeric analysis software often used for carrying out “what if” scenarios. Database: For managing and querying data records Presentation: For developing supportive visual aides to accompany a presentation.

  19. Personal Information Management PIM software helps individuals store useful information, such as to-do lists, appointment calendars, and contact lists. In addition, information in a PIM can be linked.

  20. Software Suite A software suite is a collection of application software packages sold together.

  21. Additional Applications Software

  22. Applications Software for Businesses and Organizations Application software can be used to process routine transactions, provide information to help people make better decisions, and perform a number of specialized functions to handle unique but important tasks. Call center employees use order entry software to access product information and place orders.

  23. Software for Information, Decision Support, & Specialized Purposes Physicians also use software to make better decisions. Sophisticated software is now being used to increase the cure rate.

  24. AI Applications Robotics Computer Vision Natural Language Processing Speech Recognition Handwriting Recognition Face Recognition Intelligent Agents Artificial Creativity

  25. Virtual Reality Virtual realityis often linked to artificial intelligence because it leans on AI technologies. Immersive virtual realityrefers to a simulation in which the user becomes fully immersed in an artificial, three-dimensional world that is completely generated by a computer.

  26. Software from Conception to Installation and Beyond

  27. Web Service Web serviceis a software system that automates tasks by controlling communication between computers over the Internet.

  28. Off-the-shelf Software Off-the-shelf softwareis mass-produced software designed for use by the general public. Shareware Marketed under a "try before you buy" philosophy

  29. Subscription Model With a software subscription you pay an annual fee for as long as you wish to use the software. This model is ideal for software such as virus protection that requires continuous updates.

  30. Rich Internet Applications Rich Internet applications are delivered using a Web interface.

  31. Rich Internet Applications Examples

  32. Custom-designed software Custom Designed software, either in-house developed or contracted, is software designed to solve a unique and specific problem. Companies will sometimes market their custom software to others in the industry.

  33. Installing Software Software for personal computers typically comes on CDs or is downloaded as a compressed file. 1 3 2 4

  34. How Software Works Executable File: stores computer instructions in binary machine language Software consists of a number of files, at least one of which is “executable” or used by an executable somehow. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

  35. Trends Software has become more expensive than hardware for several reasons: Technology has resulted in reduced hardware costs. Software requires more time to develop. Developers’ salaries have increased.

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