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    1.

    A program, or software, consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common


    purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
    2. An application, or app, sometimes called application software, consists of programs designed
    to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
    3. First, an operating system user interface is displayed on the screen when a user turns on a
    computer. The user instructs the operating system to run an application, such as a word
    processing application, which appears on the user’s screen. The user then instructs the
    application to print a document. The application sends the print instruction to the
    computer’s operating system(software), which is running on the computer. The operating
    system sends the print instructions to the printer(hardware) which prints the document.
    4. • search for popular shareware, freeware, and public-domain download websites;
    • look for websites with programs for your particular type of computer or mobile device;
    • obtain the latest versions of shareware, freeware, and public-domain software;
    • locate websites with a variety of programs in a specific category; and read ratings for and
    reviews of products.
    5. • Native app – It is an app written for a specific platform and installed on a computer or
    mobile device. Most features may work without Internet connection. Distributed in apps
    market place or other location on the Internet. E.g. Apps for Windows, Apple, Android….
    • Cloud/web app – It requires browsers and Internet connection, makes used of software
    and data that are not stored on users’ computer or mobile device, with responsive web
    design to cater for different device sizes.
    6. • Freeware - Copyrighted software that may be used free of charge. Author retains copyright.
    May place restrictions on its use. May not be altered or redistributed without permission .
    • Open source software - Programs with source code available to the general public. Other
    programmers can modify and redistribute the programs freely.
    • Public domain software - Software that is not copyrighted. May be used and even altered
    without permission. Typically developed by universities and/or research institutions using
    government grants.
    7. Custom software – performs functions specific to a business or industry.
    Retail /commercial software - Copyrighted software developed, usually by a commercial
    company, for sale to others.
    8. A software suite is a collection of individual related applications available together as a unit
    and sold as a single software package
     Word proceesing software
     Presentation software
     Spreadsheet software
     Database software
     Note taking software
    9. • Graphics: Graphical images, such as digital photographs, clip art, scanned drawings, and
    original images created using a software program
    • Multimedia: Typically refers to content containing text, image, sound, animation or video
    10. • Lifestyle applications, e.g. healthy life styles apps…
    • Medical applications, e.g. personal health and medical apps…
    • Entertainment applications, e.g. games, music, video apps…
    11. • Blog • Browser • Chat • Online Discussion • Email

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