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- 1Software is the programs that run on a computer. Programs are a stored set of instructions for a computer to execute. Applications are software that is designed to carry out a useful, real world taskTypes of Software :
Systems - written to control and make use of the hardware
Application- What users buy computers for, there are programs that do the real world tasks that the users ask for. - 2Systems Software : consists of - OPERATING SYSTEMS Device Drivers firmware servers utilities interfacesPlus, development tools like:
compilers
interpreters
linkers
Debuggars - 3Operating Systems- Software that controls the hardware. It acts as an interface between the user and the hardware, and between the apps and hardware.GUI-Graphical User Interface
Allows users to interact with sa device through graphics e.g. animations - 4Utilities Software- Anti Virus- software is used to safeguard a computer from maleware, including viruses computer worms, and Trojan horses. Antivirus software may also remove or prevent spyware and adware, along with other forms of malicious programs.What is a Firewall-
A program or device actind as a barrier to keep destructive elements out of a network/specific computer. Firewalls are configured (in hardware, software, or both) with specific criteria to block or prevent unauthorized access to network. - 5What is Spyware Protection? Spyware protection is a software program that once installed in your computer, you can monitor and collect personal information about your web surfing habits.What is a Defragmenter
A defragmenter is a software utility that rearranges the fragments or discontiguous parts of each file stored on a computer hard disk so that the small, empty storage spaces adjacent to fragments can be used, effectively creating new storage space and possibly making file access faster. - 6What is a File Transfer File transfer is a generic term for the act of transmitting files over a computer network like the Internet. There are numerous ways and protocols to transfer files over a network.What is Formatting
Disk formatting is the process of preparing a data storage device such as a hard disk drive, solid-state drive, floppy disk or USB flash drive for initial use. In some cases, the formatting operation may also create one or more new file systems. The first part of the formatting process that performs basic medium preparation is often referred to as "low-level formatting" - 7What is System Information & diagnosis The operating system keeps a record of all the hardware and details of the operating systems such as make, clock speed, number of processors, version numbers and so on. It does this by using a system information utility. Diagnosis- these utilities will test to see if there are any problemsWhat is System clean-up
If you want to reduce no. of unnecessary files on your hard disk to free up disk space & help your computer run faster, use Disk Cleanup. It removes temporary files, empties Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of system files and other items you no longer need - 8What are Automatic updates? As of Live 8.3, updates are automatically downloaded and installed. Instead of manually installing the latest Live update, you'll have one Ableton Live 8 installed that keeps itself up to date automatically. If 8.3 is your initial Live installation, automatic updates are already enabled.WIMP
Windows
Icons
Menus
Pointer - 9Operating Systems have 4 essential main functions- Process File Memory DeviceSoftware Precurement- how you get it.
- 10Open source software- this sorce can be modified and the software can be redistributed. Software that has been placed in the public domain supplied with source code people can change software.Proprietary Software
it has been developed for profit and the source code is retained as a trade secret.
Software that is copyrighted and the liscence sold under a patented or trademark name.
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