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Computer Software

Computer Software. What is system software ?. Programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices. Two types are operating systems and utility programs. What is application software ?. Programs that perform specific tasks for users. Word Processing. Spreadsheet.

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Computer Software

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  1. Computer Software • What issystem software? • Programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices Two types are operating systems and utility programs What isapplication software? • Programs that perform specific tasks for users Word Processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation Graphics

  2. System Software

  3. Computer Software Javascript program Resulting Internet application • What is aprogrammer? • Someone who developsapplication or system software • Programmer writesinstructions todirect computer toprocess data intoinformation

  4. System Software • What is system software? • Programs that control the operations of the computer • Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware

  5. System Software Operating system (OS)(sometimes called the platform) coordinates all activities among computer hardware resources • What is system software? Programs that control operation of computer Two types are operating systems and utility programs

  6. Computer Software Operating System (OS)is a set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer hardware devices and allows users to run application software Utility Programsallow the user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs

  7. Operating Systems Application Operating System/Platform A Operating System/Platform B Operating System/Platform C Operating System/Platform D • What is a cross-platform application? • Runs identically on multiple operating systems • Operating system that computer uses is sometimes called the platform

  8. Operating Systems

  9. Operating Systems • What are the functions of an operating system? start the computer provide a user interface manage programs administer security manage memory control a network provide file management and other utilities monitor performance establish an Internet connection schedule jobs and configure devices

  10. Popular Operating Systems

  11. Operating System Functions • What messages display on the screen when you boot the computer?

  12. Operating System Functions • What is a user interface? • Controls how you enter data and instructions and how information displays on screen command-line interface menu-driven interface

  13. Operating System Functions • What is a graphical user interface (GUI)? • User interacts with menus and visual images such as icons and buttons

  14. Operating System Functions • What is single user/ multitasking? • Working on two or more programs that reside in memory at same time • Foreground contains program you are using • Background contains programs that are running but are not in use

  15. Operating System Functions Enables two or more users to run programs simultaneously Continues to operate when one of its components fails Can support two or more processors running programs at same time Has duplicate components such as processors, memory, and disk drives • What are other program management features of operating systems? multiprocessing multiuser fault-tolerant computer

  16. Operating System Functions • What is memory management? • Optimizing use of random access memory (RAM) • With virtual memory (VM), portion of hard disk is allocated to function as RAM Step 1.The operating system transfers the least recently used data and program instructions to disk because memory is needed for other functions. Step 2.The operating system transfers data and program instructions from disk to memory when they are needed.

  17. Operating System Functions Adjusts schedule based on job’s priority • How does an operating system schedule jobs? Receiving data from input device Sending information to output device A job is operation the processor manages Processing instructions Transferring items between storage and memory

  18. Operating System Functions • What is spooling? • Sending print jobs to buffer instead of directly to printer • Print jobs line up in queue

  19. Operating System Functions With Plug and Play, operating system automatically configures new devices as you install them Program that tells operating system how to communicate with device Device Driver • What is a device driver? Also called driver

  20. Operating System Functions • How do you install a device driver? Step 3. Click Add a printer link. Follow on-screen instructions. Step 4.Add Printer Wizard searches for Plug and Play printers on your computer. If it finds any such printers, it installs them. Step 1. Open Control Panel window. Point to Printers and Other Hardware link. Step 2.Click Printers and Other Hardware link. Point to Add a printer link. Step 5.If Add Printer Wizard cannot find any Plug and Play printers, you can select type of printer you want to install. An on-screen prompt may ask you to insert floppy disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM that contains necessary driver files to complete the installation of printer.

  21. Operating System Functions • How do you establish an Internet connection? • Windows XP includes New Connection Wizard • Guides user through setting up connection between computer and Internet

  22. Operating System Functions • How does an operating system monitor performance? • Provides program, called performance monitor, that assesses and reports information about system resources and devices

  23. Operating System Utility Programs • What is a utility program? • System software that performs maintenance-type tasks • Also called utility

  24. Operating System Utility Programs • What is a file manager? • Performs functions such as copying, renaming, deleting, and moving files • Image viewer displays contents of graphics file when you double click on it

  25. Operating System Utility Programs • What is an uninstaller? Removes a program and all associated files In Windows XP, uninstaller is in Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel

  26. Operating System Utility Programs • What is a disk scanner? • Detects and corrects problems on hard disk or floppy disk • Searches for and removes unnecessary files

  27. Operating System Utility Programs file before defragmenting fragmented disk file after defragmenting • What is a disk defragmenter? • Reorganizes files and unused space on hard disk so programs run faster

  28. Operating System Utility Programs • What is a diagnostic utility? • Compiles technical information about hardware and some software • Prepares report outlining problems

  29. Operating System Utility Programs • What is a backup utility? • Copies selected files or entire hard disk onto another disk or tape • Most compress files during backup to require less storage space

  30. Operating System Utility Programs • What is a screen saver? • Causes monitor’s screen to display moving image or blank screen if there is no activity for a specified time • To secure computer, user configures screen saver to require password to deactivate

  31. Types of Operating Systems Proprietary software Privately owned and limited to specific vendor or computer model Device-independent Runs on many manufacturers’ computers Device-dependent Runs only on specific type of computer Downward compatible Works with application software written for earlier version of operating system Upward compatible Works with application software written for new versions of operating system • What are some characteristics of operating systems?

  32. Types of Operating Systems Embedded Network Stand-alone • What are three categories of operating systems?

  33. Stand-Alone Operating Systems Developed in early 1980s for personal computers D Used command-line interface when first developed, later included menus O Hardly used today because it does not offer GUI S • What is DOS (Disk Operating System)?

  34. Stand-Alone Operating Systems Windows Version Year Released Windows 3.x 1990 Windows NT 3.1 1993 Windows 95 1995 Windows NT Workstation 4.0 1996 Windows 98 1998 Windows Millennium Edition 2000 Windows 2000 Professional 2000 Windows XP 2001 • How do Windows versions compare?

  35. Stand-Alone Operating Systems • What is Windows XP? • Microsoft’s fastest, most reliable Windows operating system • Available in five editions: Home Edition, Professional Edition, Tablet PC Edition,Media Center Edition,and 64-bit Edition

  36. Stand-Alone Operating Systems Windows XP Features Appearance and Performance Administration Help and Support Communications and the Web Digital Media • What are some features of Windows XP?

  37. Stand-Alone Operating Systems • What is Mac OS X? • Available only for computers manufactured by Apple • Macintosh operating system has been model for most GUIs

  38. Stand-Alone Operating Systems • What is UNIX? • Used by power users because of its flexibility and power • Most versions offer GUI • Both a stand-alone and a network operating system

  39. Stand-Alone Operating Systems • What is Linux? • Popular, free, multitasking UNIX-type operating system • Open-source softwaree—code is available to public • Both a stand-alone and a network operating system Red Hat provides a version of Linux called Red Hat Linux. The GNOME graphical user interface is shown in this example.

  40. Network Operating Systems NetWare Designed for client/server networks Linux Multi-purposeoperating system Windows Server 2003 Upgrade to Windows 2000 Server • Solaris • Version of UNIX developed by Sun Microsystems • Specifically for e-commerce applications What is a network operating system? • Allows users to share printer, Internet access, files, and programs on a network • Administers security by establishing user name and password for each user

  41. Embedded Operating Systems • What is an embedded operating system? • Found on most mobile computers, PDAs, and other small devices • Windows CE .NET is scaled-down version of Windows

  42. Embedded Operating Systems • What are two operating systems for PDAs? • Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC • Palm OS for Palm, Visor, and CLIE

  43. Embedded Operating Systems • What is Symbian OS? • Open-source, multitasking operating system designed for smart phones • Make telephone calls, save appointments, browse Web, send and receive e-mail and faxes, and more

  44. Stand-Alone Utility Programs SIGNS OF VIRUS INFECTION • What is a virus? • Potentially damaging computer program • Affects computer without user’s knowledge

  45. Stand-Alone Utility Programs • What is an antivirus program? • Identifies and removes viruses in memory, storage media, and incoming files • Must be updated frequently

  46. Stand-Alone Utility Programs • What is a personal firewall? • Protects personal computer from unauthorized intrusions • Monitors all transmissions to and from computer

  47. Stand-Alone Utility Programs • What is a file compression utility? • Shrinks size of files to free up room and improve performance • Compressed files are sometimes called zipped files • Two popular utilities: PKZIP and WinZip

  48. Stand-Alone Utility Programs • What is a personal computer maintenance utility? • Identifies and fixes operating system problems and disk problems • Some continuously monitor computer to identify problems before they occur

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