Software

Nota:

• -Controls backing storage and peripherals -Deals with errors and user instructions -Maintains security and user access

1. Utility Programs

   Nota:

   • - Examples include virus scanners and backup utilities.
2. Generic

   Nota:

   • -General purpose software that is not written for any particular type of business. Examples of this include word processors and spreadsheets.
3. Integrated

   Nota:

   • -A collection of software that has a common set of commands/icons. Usually they include word processors, spreadsheets and graphics software, but they can contain databases as well.
4. Specific

   Nota:

   • - Software written for a defined purpose. Accountancy software is a good example of this that can be bought by anyone.

1. CLI

   Nota:

   • -Allows the user to interact with the computer by typing in commands. The computer displays a prompt, the user keys in the command and enters it.
2. GUI

   Nota:

   • -Graphical User Interfaces allow for a more user friendly way to interact with the computer

1. Operating Systems

   Nota:

   • -Android OS (Google Inc.) -Bada (Samsung Electronics) -BlackBerry OS (Research In Motion) -iPhone OS / iOS (Apple) -MeeGo OS (Nokia and Intel)

1. Packages
   1. Drawing Packages
   2. Painting Packages
   3. Photo Editing
   4. Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Nota:

• - Allows you to create a multimedia product using a series of slides. Text, images, video, animations, links and sound can be combined on each slide to create a sophisticated final product.