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Unit 3 Computer Software

This unit discusses computer software and operating systems. It defines software and programs, outlines learning objectives about software types and operating system functions. It also covers characteristics of good software, classifications of system and application software, primary operating system functions like memory management, and user interface types. Finally, it mentions comparing the pros and cons of major operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.

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Unit 3 Computer Software

This unit discusses computer software and operating systems. It defines software and programs, outlines learning objectives about software types and operating system functions. It also covers characteristics of good software, classifications of system and application software, primary operating system functions like memory management, and user interface types. Finally, it mentions comparing the pros and cons of major operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.

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Unit 3: Computer software

Overview
Software is a set of programs, which is designed to perform a well-defined function. A program
is a sequence of instructions written to solve a particular problem.

Learning objectives
At the end of this unit, students should be able to:
 Define computer software
 State the characteristics of good software
 Distinguish between Operating Systems software and Application Systems software
 Describe commonly used operating systems
 Identify the primary functions of an Operating System
 Explain the five different types of interfaces that might come with an operating system
 Discuss the pros and cons of the three major operating systems

Computer software
 Definition
 Evolution

Characteristics of good software


 Provide the required functionality
 Usable even by the inexperienced users
 Reliable and dependable
 Function efficiently
 Provide an appropriate user interface
 Easily maintained

Classification of software
 System software
 Application Systems software

Primary functions of an Operating System


 Memory Management
 Processor Management
 Device Management
 File Management
 Security
 Control over system performance
 Job accounting
 Error detecting aids
 Coordination between other software and users

User interfaces provided by OS


There are five different types of interfaces that might come with an operating system. These are:
 Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
 Command Line Interfaces (CLI)
 Form-based interfaces
 Menu-based interfaces
 Natural language interfaces
Pros and cons of the three major operating systems
 Windows
 Mac OS
 Linux

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