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Year 11 IT Mind Map on Software, created by Thomas Griffiths on 05/04/2017.
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Software
Applications Software
Applications that can be downloaded or installed that perform specific but generic tasks
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Used to design leaflets, posters and other published documents
Multimedia
Games
Music players
Video players
Spreadsheet
Used to store data and perform calculations using formulae
Word Processing
Used to produce typed documents for business or work puposes
Presentation
Used to produce slideshows to present information
Database
Used to produce an organsied set of data that can be filtered, and queryed to produce reports
Graphics
Computer AIded Design
Used to help design products that can then be manufactured
Used to help design graphics for the web or print
System Software
Applications that help the running and maintenance of a computer system
Operating System
An operating system allows the computer to operate. It provides a user interface for the user to interact with the system.
User Interfaces
Graphical User Interface
WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers)
Command Line
Menu Driven
Utility Software
Anti-virus
Software to help detect and isolate dangerous or malacious programs (viruses, trojans, worms)
Defragmentation
Software that is used to organise and clean up files that have been fragmented across a system
Firewall
Software that stops any unwanted connections entering or leaving a netowrk or computer system
Disk Formatter
Software that allows you to format disk drives to remove, maintain programs
Types of software
Bespoke
Software created especially for a particular compnay, business or user
Often used for specialist or expert tasks
Often expensive
Off-the-shelf
Software that comes as standard. Usually bought in a shop or downloaded.
Usually cheap
Only provides standard features
Open Source
Software that is open to modification, and re-distribution
Often free
User can customise the software to perform what they want it to.
Cloud based
Software that requires an internet connection to use. All programs are stored and run on the cloud
Can be free / cost monthly to use more features
Backed up by service provider
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