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Software

adamscrivener Computing A Level English

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Software

Utility Software
- Examples
  - Firewall
  - File Compression
- Programs that perform a very specific task related to the upkeep and gerneral functioning on the computer
Application Software
- Special Purpose
- General Purpose
- Bespoke
Library Programs
- A program library is a collection of compiled routines that other programs can use
Language Translators
- Assembler
  - Assembly to Machine Code
- Compiler
  - High Level language to Object Code
- Interpreter
  - Analysis and Executes line by line of a High Level programming language
Operating Systems
- Acts as an interface between user and hardware
- Examples
  - Windows XP/7/8
  - Yosemite/MacOS

Description: A Level Computing Mind Map on Software, created by adamscrivener on 30/04/2015.
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