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The document discusses different types of computer software. It describes systems software, which includes operating systems and utilities, and applications software like word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and web browsers. It explains the functions of common types of software and provides examples. The document also briefly discusses software development processes and the reasons for software upgrades.

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2 Computing Fundamentals - Software

The document discusses different types of computer software. It describes systems software, which includes operating systems and utilities, and applications software like word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and web browsers. It explains the functions of common types of software and provides examples. The document also briefly discusses software development processes and the reasons for software upgrades.

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COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

Innovative
Training Works Computer Software
Objectives

 Identify how software and hardware work together

 Describe how software is developed and upgraded

 Discuss different types of software and general concepts


relating to software categories

 Determine the tasks to which each type of software is


most suited or not suited

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What is software?
 Software consists of programs, which enable a
computer to perform specific tasks
 Stages in developing software:
 Planning
 Programming

 Debugging

 Documentation

 Beta Review

 Quality Control

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Types of Software
 Systems Software
 Includesthe operating system and all the utilities that
enable the computer to function.

 Applications Software
 Includes
programs that do real work for users, such as,
word processors, spreadsheets, and database
management systems.

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Systems Software
 Operating System
- manages software and hardware resources of a
computer.
- has two interfaces: CLI and GUI

 Microsoft Windows
 Mac OS
 UNIX

 Linux, etc.

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Systems Software
 Utility Software
-a program that performs a very specific task,
usually related to managing system resources.

 Anti-virus

 Disk compression
 Disk clean-up

 File compression

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Applications Software
 Word processor
 Spreadsheets
 Presentations
 Database management
 DTP
 Multi-media
 Electronic Mail
 Web browsers

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Word Processing
 Word processor enables creation of documents such
as letters, reports, manuals, and certificates.

 Word (Microsoft)
 WordPerfect (Corel)

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Spreadsheets
 Spreadsheet program is used to perform
calculations such as grading sheets, income taxes,
accounting, etc.

 Excel (Microsoft)
 Lotus 1-2-3

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Presentations
 Presentation software is used to create professional-
looking presentations that can handle text, drawing,
pictures, sounds, video, etc.

 PowerPoint (Microsoft)
 Corel Presentations (Corel)

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Database Management
 Database management software is used in keeping
and organizing large amounts of information or
records in banks, schools, and in most companies.

 Access(Microsoft)
 Paradox (Corel)

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Electronic Mail
 Electronic mail program is used to send and receive
mails in electronic format.

 Outlook (Microsoft)
 Eudora (Qualcomm)

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Web Browsers
 Web browser is a program that allows you to
browse web pages on the Internet.

 InternetExplorer (Microsoft)
 Netscape Navigator

 Firefox

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Upgrading Software

 Why is there a need for software updates?


 What are Service Packs (SP)?

 What about upgrading to new versions?

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