This chapter will overview about definition of software and apps ,
Describe how an operating system interacts with applications and hardware•Differentiate among the ways you can acquire programs and apps
•Identify key features of productivity applications, graphic and multimedia applications, security tools, file and disk management tools
1)Programs, Software and Apps
All applications are programs, but a
program is not necessarily an application.
For example, there are always lots
of programs running on the background of an operating system,
but since they
weren't developed for the end-user, they are not applications.
2) Operating System
-is a
set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile
device hardware.
-example:
windows
Linux
Redhat
Mac OS
3) Productivity Applications
With productivity applications, users often to:
•Word
processing software allows users to create and manipulate
documents
eg: microsoft word, notepad
•Clip
art
is a
collection of drawings, photos, and other images
•Spreadsheet
software
allows
users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations
•A database
is a
collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use
of that data
–Database
software
allows
users to create, access, and manage a database
•Calendar
and contact management software is an
application that helps
you organize
your
calendar, keep track
of contacts,
and share this information
with other
devices or users.
•A software
suite
is a
collection of individual programs available together as a unit.
(Microsoft
Office)
•Project
management software is
an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track,
and analyze
the events, resources, and costs of a project
•Accounting
software is an
application
that helps
businesses of all sizes record
and report
their financial transactions
Example : Quickbooks , GnuCash
•Personal
finance software is
a simplified
accounting application
that helps users balance
their checkbooks,
pay bills, track personal
income and
expenses, verify account balances, transfer funds, track investments, and evaluate
financial plans
Example : Quicken, Microsoft money, Moneydance
•Legal
software is an
application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and
provides legal
information
to individuals, families, and small businesses
Example : MyAttorneyHome & BusinessAttorney, Perfect Attorney
•Tax preparation software is an application that can guide users through the process of filing federal taxes
•A large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise, requires special computing solutions
because of its size and geographic distribution such as human resources software,
accounting software , Engineering
or product development software and others.
4) Graphics and Media Sofware
•A media
player is a
program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio,
and watch
video files on your computer or mobile device.
•Disc
burning software writes
text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or
rewritable disc, burning your own backup discs and copying media onto disks.
5) Communications Applications
6) Security Tools
A personal
firewall
→ that detects and protects a personal computer
and its data
from unauthorized intrusions
An antivirus
program
→
protects
a computer
against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses
Spyware & adware remover
→ is a program that
detects and deletes spyware,adware and similar programs.
7) File and Disk Management Tools
•A file
manager is a
tool that performs functions related to file management
•A search
tool attempts to
locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on criteria
you specify.
•An image
viewer is a
tool that
allows users
to display, copy, and
print the
contents of a graphics
file,
such as a photo
•An uninstaller
is a
tool that
removes a
program, as well as any
associated entries
in the system
files
•A disk
cleanup tool
searches for and removes unnecessary files
•A disk
defragmenter is
a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s
hard disk
so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.
•A
screen
saver is a tool that causes a display device’s
screen to show a moving image or
blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity
occurs for a specified time
•A
file
compression tool shrinks the size of a file(s)
BLOG
- Shortform for weblog, which is as notes or personal journal that we can share to anyone that visit our blog. It is also as a platform for individual to promote themselves or product.
- I have learn on how to create the blog as a starter for a beginner like me and to post something on the blog.
- We also learn on how to decorate our blog by inserting music, cursor, moving text and others.
