Software

Software

Applications Software
1. Applications that can be downloaded or installed that perform specific but generic tasks
  1. Desktop Publishing (DTP)
    1. Used to design leaflets, posters and other published documents
  2. Multimedia
    1. Games
    2. Music players
    3. Video players
  3. Spreadsheet
    1. Used to store data and perform calculations using formulae
  4. Word Processing
    1. Used to produce typed documents for business or work puposes
  5. Presentation
    1. Used to produce slideshows to present information
  6. Database
    1. Used to produce an organsied set of data that can be filtered, and queryed to produce reports
  7. Graphics
    1. Computer AIded Design
      1. Used to help design products that can then be manufactured
    2. Used to help design graphics for the web or print
System Software
1. Applications that help the running and maintenance of a computer system
  1. Operating System
    1. An operating system allows the computer to operate. It provides a user interface for the user to interact with the system.
      1. User Interfaces
        Graphical User Interface
        WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers)
        Command Line
        Menu Driven
  2. Utility Software
    1. Anti-virus
      1. Software to help detect and isolate dangerous or malacious programs (viruses, trojans, worms)
    2. Defragmentation
      1. Software that is used to organise and clean up files that have been fragmented across a system
    3. Firewall
      1. Software that stops any unwanted connections entering or leaving a netowrk or computer system
    4. Disk Formatter
      1. Software that allows you to format disk drives to remove, maintain programs
Types of software
1. Bespoke
  1. Software created especially for a particular compnay, business or user
    1. Often used for specialist or expert tasks
    2. Often expensive
2. Off-the-shelf
  1. Software that comes as standard. Usually bought in a shop or downloaded.
    1. Usually cheap
    2. Only provides standard features
3. Open Source
  1. Software that is open to modification, and re-distribution
    1. Often free
    2. User can customise the software to perform what they want it to.
4. Cloud based
  1. Software that requires an internet connection to use. All programs are stored and run on the cloud
    1. Can be free / cost monthly to use more features
    2. Backed up by service provider

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