Flashcards
Software.
Cards in this deck (8)
- 1ProprietarySoftware made by a company to be used by many people, Source code is not distributed and it cannot be edited or changed, You will need a license to use it. Normally developed in a community.
- 2Open SourceOpen Source Software is distributed with its source code attached and can be edited and redistributed as long as you credit the original author.
- 3Off-The-ShelfDesigned to be used by as many customers as possible, is premade and built to appeal to as many as possible. Tends to be relatively cheap.
- 4Custom WrittenSpecially written and created for a specific reason, It is built to the need and specification of the company who will be using it.
- 5Automatic UpdatesAutomatically searches software companies servers for updates to programs and downloads and installs where required.
- 6System DefragmentationCleans the hard drive and moves data closer to each other to save storage space and speed up the computer.
- 7FirewallStops unwanted and dangerous data packets entering and leaving computer systems.
- 8Anti-VirusPeriodically scans computer systems for Virus's and Malware and if necessary Quarantines them to stop them causing a hazard.