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CH 05 Software

The document discusses system software, specifically operating systems and utility programs, which manage computer operations and perform maintenance tasks. It outlines different types of operating systems, including stand-alone, server, and embedded systems, as well as the functions of utility programs like disk cleanup and backup utilities. Additionally, it categorizes application software into business, graphics, personal, and communication tools, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly design and available resources for learning software usage.

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CH 05 Software

The document discusses system software, specifically operating systems and utility programs, which manage computer operations and perform maintenance tasks. It outlines different types of operating systems, including stand-alone, server, and embedded systems, as well as the functions of utility programs like disk cleanup and backup utilities. Additionally, it categorizes application software into business, graphics, personal, and communication tools, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly design and available resources for learning software usage.

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Chapter Five

SOFTWARE
Discovering Computers
Fundamentals

Living in a Digital World


Part One

Discovering Computers
Fundamentals

Living in a Digital World


System Software

• System software consists of the programs that


control or maintain the operations of the
computer and its devices

Operating Utility
systems Programs

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Operating Systems

• An operating system (OS) is a set of programs containing


instructions that work together to coordinate all the
activities among computer hardware resources
Start and shut Manage
Provide a user
down a
computer
interface programs

Manage Coordinat Configure


memory e tasks devices
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Establish an
Operating Systems

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Some Operating System Functions

• The operating system determines the order in


which tasks are processed.
• Example, if program-1 and program-2 send
commands to the processor to be executed, the
OS which should be executed first based on
different reasons like:
– Who asked first
– Who has higher priority
– …. etc
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Some Operating System Functions

• Operating systems typically responsible for


establishing Internet connections, or creating a
network with another connected computer.

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Types of Operating Systems

• Stand-alone operating system


• Server operating system
• Embedded operating system

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Stand-Alone Operating Systems

• A stand-alone operating system is a complete


operating system that works on a desktop
computer, notebook computer, or mobile
computing device

Windows Mac OS X

UNIX Linux 9
Server Operating Systems
• Server operating system is installed on servers! It is
similar to the stand alone OS, but it has extra functions
for managing online resources and provide services to
other computers. Examples are:

Windows
Server 2016
UNIX

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Embedded Operating Systems

• An embedded operating system resides on a ROM chip


on a mobile device (e.g. mobile phones) or consumer
electronic device:
Windows Android
Mobile OS

iPhone OS Blackberry 11
Utility Programs

• A utility program is a
type of system
software that allows a
user to perform
maintenance-type
tasks.
• Usually, an OS comes
with many utility
programs.
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Utility Programs

File Uninstalle
Manager r Search
Disk Disk
cleanup defragmenter Backup

File
Restore Compression Anti-virus
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Utility Programs

• A disk cleanup utility searches for and removes


unnecessary files
– Downloaded program
files
– Temporary Internet
files
– Deleted files
– Unused program
files

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Utility Programs

• A disk defragmenter reorganizes the files and


unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the
operating system accesses data more quickly and
programs run faster

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Utility Programs

• A backup utility allows


users to copy files to
another storage
medium in a
compressed form
• A restore utility
reverses the process
and returns backed up
files to their original
form
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Part Two

Discovering Computers
Fundamentals

Living in a Digital World


Categories of Application Software
• Application software consists of programs designed to make users
more productive and/or assist with personal tasks:
• It can be divided into four categories:

To make business activities more efficient

To assist with graphics and multimedia projects

To support home, personal, and educational tasks

To facilitate communications

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Categories of Application Software

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Business Software
• Business software is application software that
assists people while performing business activities

Word Spreadshe
Processing et

Presentati
Database 20
Graphics and Multimedia Software

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Computer-aided design (CAD) software

Paint/Image editing software

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

• Web page authoring software helps users of all


skill levels create Web pages that include
multimedia and interactive content

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Software for Home, Personal, and
Educational Use
Clip art/image gallery
Home design/landscaping
software

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Web Applications

• A Web application (Web app) is a Web site that


allows users to access and interact with software
from any computer or device that is connected to
the Internet

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Application Software for Communications

Chat
E-Mail
Room
Text, Picture,
Video Blogging
Messaging
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How do you learn to use application
software
• Trying to use it without help
– Usually programs are made user-
friendly so you can quickly learn how to
use it.
• Using the Program Help, which is
the electronic equivalent of a user
manual
– You can ask a question or access the
Help topics in subject or alphabetical
order
• Finding Online tutorials
• Participating in a workshop

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