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Computer Concepts Module 3

Computer Software

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• List and describe computer software categories

• Explain copyright law and define the different software licenses

• Explain how to install and uninstall software

• Identify the basic functions and features of operating systems

• Compare operating systems

Learning Objectives (Slide 1 of 2)

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• Describe utility software, including device drivers

• Define office productivity software, and name examples in each major category

• Define graphics software, and name examples in each major category

• Name other categories of application software, and give examples in each major category

Learning Objectives (Slide 2 of 2)

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• Software/computer programs

• Provides instructions and data necessary to carry out tasks

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

• Two major categories of software

• System software – used by the computer to perform computer-specific tasks

- Operating systems

- Utilities

- Device drivers

• Application software – allows users to complete tasks on a computer

- Document production

- Communications

- Photo editing

Computer Software (Slide 1 of 4)

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Examples of software categories

Computer Software (Slide 2 of 4)

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• Local application

• Installed directly on a computer

• Web application (web app) or cloudware

• Accessed with a web browser

• Portable application

• Can run from a removable storage device

• Mobile application or app

• Runs on a smart phone or tablet

Computer Software (Slide 3 of 4)

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• System requirements

• Minimum hardware capacities

• Operating system

Computer Software (Slide 4 of 4)

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Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 1 of 3)

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• Copyright

• Legal protection of an author’s original work

• Software license or license agreement

• Legal contract defining how a computer program can be usedalso known as EULA (end-userlicense agreement)

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Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 2 of 3)

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• Legal software categories

• Public domain software – not protected by copyright

- Creative Commons committed to freely sharing content on Internet

• Proprietary software – copyright restricts use

• Types of software licenses

• Single-user license

• Site license

• Multiple-user license

• Concurrent-use license

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Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 3 of 3)

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• Commercial software – purchase right to use

• Demoware – use for a trial period

• Shareware – try first and then can purchase

• Freeware – free to use but still need a license

• Open source – program code/instructions available for modification

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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 1 of 5)

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• Installing or copying software onto a computer so it can be run

• From CD or DVD

• Download from web

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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 2 of 5)

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• Installation Process

• Run Setup program

• Specify location to store program files

• Select type – full or custom

• Activation

- Enter validation code or software key

• Registration

- Provide software publisher with your personal information

- Receive product information and updates

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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 3 of 5)

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Several ways to start a program on a PC

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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 4 of 5)

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Starting a program on a Mac

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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 5 of 5)

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• Updates

• Patches – correct, secure, or enhance an existing program

• Service packs – collection of updates, fixes, and/or enhancements

• Upgrades – licensed users can purchase new versions at a special price

• Uninstall program

• run to remove software

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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 1 of 4)

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• Operating System (OS) – Master controller for all computer activities

• Controls user-to-digital-device interaction

• Controls digital-device-to-digital-devicesinteraction

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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 2 of 4)

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• Starting the operating system(booting the computer)

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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 3 of 4)

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Ways to use an operating system

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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 4 of 4)

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Windows 10 Task ManagerWindows Settings app

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• User interface

• combination of hardware and software that determines how you interact with a computer

• Three major operating systems

• Windows

• Mac OS

• Linux

• Each OS has different versions

• Wide range of consumer needs

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 1 of 5)

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Windows 10 user interface

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 2 of 5)

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• Linux

• Free, downloadable OS

• Distributed via General Public License (GPL) allowing use, distribution and resale

• Chrome OS launched by Google is based on Linux

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 3 of 5)

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• Major tablet operating systems

• Android

• iOS – Apple

• Windows tablet

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 4 of 5)

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iOS for mobile devices

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 5 of 5)

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• Utility software or utilities

• Performs non-required, but still important tasks

- Backup data

- Recover data

- Restore computer to previous settings

• Part of the OS or can be third-party

Utility Software (Slide 1 of 4)

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• Compression utility

• Reduce file size

• Included in Windows 10

• Third party examples include WinZip, IZArc, QuickZip, PKZIP

• Security utilities

• Scan incoming and outgoing files

• File encryption

• Remove files

• Customize desktop (themes)

Utility Software (Slide 2 of 4)

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• PDF (portable document reader)

• Universal format

• Need a document reader utility

- Adobe Reader is free

Utility Software (Slide 3 of 4)

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• Device driver

• Helps peripheral device to establishcommunication with computer

Utility Software (Slide 4 of 4)

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• Office productivity software

• Designed to be used in an office

• Integrates word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and scheduling

• Software Suite

• Collection of application software sold as a single package

Office Productivity Software (Slide 1 of 4)

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• Word processing software

• Used to produce documents such as letters, memos, and reports.

• Microsoft Word, OpenOffice Writer

• Spreadsheet software

• For projects with repetitive calculations and a need for charts and graphs

• Worksheet – grid of columns and rows

• Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice Calc

Office Productivity Software (Slide 2 of 4)

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• Database software

• Used to create a collection of data that is stored electronically as a series of records in tables such as address lists and playlists.

• Microsoft Access, Filemaker Pro, OpenOffice Base

• Presentation software

• Provides all the tools needed to make a series of electronic slides

• Microsoft PowerPoint, iWork Keynote, OpenOffice Impress

Office Productivity Software (Slide 3 of 4)

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• Other Productivity Software

• Web authoring

- Design and develop webpages

• Desktop Publishing

- Provides both word processing and graphic design tools

- Microsoft Publisher

Office Productivity Software (Slide 4 of 4)

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• Graphics

• Picture, drawing, sketch, photograph, image, or icon on screen or printed output

• Graphics software

• Helps you create, display, modify, manipulate, and print graphics

• Paint or image editing software – used to create more sophisticated images

• Photo editing software – used to enhance quality of photos

Graphics Software (Slide 1 of 3)

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• Clip art

• Readily available images used with productivity software

• Important not to violate any copyrights

Graphics Software (Slide 2 of 3)

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• 3D graphics software

• CAD (computer aided design) for blueprints and product specs

• Wire-frame models

Graphics Software (Slide 3 of 3)

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• Entertainment

• Gaming

• Music and video

• Education

• Business

• Science

Other Application Software (Slide 1 of 4)

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• Audio editing software

• Computer-aided music software

Other Application Software (Slide 2 of 4)

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Video editing and DVD authoring software

Other Application Software (Slide 3 of 4)

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Project Management Software

Other Application Software (Slide 4 of 4)

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