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Module 1.2 Software
Contents
Applications versus system software
The operating systemApplication softwareTest and improve your knowledgeModule Activities
Applications versus system software
Applications softwareGroup of programs that perform specific
tasks for us as users
Gaming software
Typing Tutor software
Word processing programs
The operating system
Apple OS X
Linux
Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
Software which controls all activities that take place inside the computer.
IOSAndroid
Windows Mobile
The operating systemFunctions of the operating system:
Managing all the hardware and software on the computer Giving the computer instructions on how to
do very basic tasks Maintaining security (with the use of passwords, etc.)
Providing us with an interface
The operating systemThe interface
Graphical User Interface
iconsmenus
buttons
The operating systemThe interfaceThe desktop
widgets or gadgets
The operating systemThe interface
Using menus
further sub-menus not currently availableshortcut keys
The operating systemThe interface
Using menusThe Alt key
The operating systemThe interface
Other Windows components
dialog box
Textbox
Spinner
Radio button
Command button
The operating systemThe interface
Other Windows components
Tab in dialog
Combo and List box
Check box
The operating systemAccessories
Start Button All Programs Accessories
The operating systemThe Snipping Tool accessory
The Free-form Snip
Rectangular Snip Window Snip Full-screen Snip
Acti
vity
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Acti
vity
2
Application SoftwareGraphics and Design
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Database
Presentation Software
Application SoftwareCommunication Software
Office Suite
Desktop Publishing
Games
Web authoring software
Application Software
Web browser
Plug-ins
Financial Applications
Test and improve your knowledge
Overview of module
Application vs. system software
Application software -performs a specific task
System software - control, support or operate the computer
Operating systems
Functions of an operating system
GUI - Graphical User Interface
Accessories - useful
programs : Paint, the
Calculator & Snipping Tool
utilities.
Category of application software
Web-related
Office suites
Financial Applications
Multimedia
Test and improve your knowledge
Important terms and concepts
Accessories
Applications
software Desktop Gadgets
Grayed out GUI GUI
controls Icons
Interface Menu Operating system Plug-in
Shortcut keys
Snipping Tool Software
Acti
vity
Module Activity