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Types of Computer Software

The document outlines the types of computer software, distinguishing between system software (including operating systems) and application software. It details the functions of operating systems, examples of popular operating systems, and various types of application software used for specific tasks. Additionally, it covers topics such as user interfaces, utility programs, networks, the Internet, and data file types.

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Types of Computer Software

The document outlines the types of computer software, distinguishing between system software (including operating systems) and application software. It details the functions of operating systems, examples of popular operating systems, and various types of application software used for specific tasks. Additionally, it covers topics such as user interfaces, utility programs, networks, the Internet, and data file types.

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Types of Computer

Software

Operating
Operating
Application
Application and
and
software
software systems
systems
software
software
Users
Hardware
Operating System
 Systems software
 Set of programs that coordinates activities
and functions of the hardware and various
other programs
 Application software
 Programs that help users solve particular
computing problems
The Components of a Computer
The major types of software
System Software

Application software Operating Systems


System software Schedules computer
events
Hardware Allocates computer
resources
Monitor events
Language translators
Users Interpreters
Compilers

Application Software Utility programs


Programming languages Routine operations (e.g. sort,
Assembly language list, print)
FORTRAN, BASIC, PL/1 Manage data (e.g. create files,
PASCAL, C merge files
“4th generation “
languages
Operating System Functions
 Perform common computer hardware functions
 Provide a user interface
 Provide a degree of hardware independence
 Manage system memory
 Manage processing tasks
 Provide networking capability
 Control access to system resources
 Manage files
 Examples of Operating Systems
 Popular OSs for computers are:
 Windows 10
 Mac OS X
 Ubuntu
 Popular network/server OSs are:
 Ubuntu Server
 Windows Server
 Red Hat Enterprise
 Popular internet/web OSs are:
 Chrome OS
 Club Linux
 Remix OS
 Popular mobile OSs are:
 iPhone OS
 Android OS
 Windows Phone OS
User Interface
 User interface
 A function of the operating system that allows individuals
to access and command the computer
 Command-based user interface
 A particular user interface that requires text commands
be given to the computer to perform basic activities
 E.g., unix, DOS
 Graphical user interface (GUI)
 A user interface that uses pictures (icons) and menus
displayed on the screen to send commands to the
computer system
 E.g. Windows, MAC OS
Microsoft Windows
Apple Mac OS X

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Redhat Linux

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Linux command-mode

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Sun Solaris Unix

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Microsoft DOS

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Microsoft Windows DOS Prompt
Starting a computer

POWER

1. Turn on the power


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2. The processor finds the ROM chip that contains the BIOS
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3. The BIOS performs POST


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4. The results of the POST are compared with data in


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5. The BIOS looks for the system files in one of
the booting drives
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1100
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6. the system files and the #kernel of the OS load into RAM
from hard disk/booting drive
7. the OS loads configuration information and displays the
interface on the screen
Functions of OS
 User interface  Data management
 Job scheduling  Device management
 Program  Security of access
management  Resources
 Single user/single management
tasking
 Multitasking
 Error detection and
 Multi-user
response
 Multiprocessing
Types of OS
Applications software
 Application software consists of programs that perform
specific tasks for users
 Word processing
 Spreadsheet software
 Database software
 Presentation graphics software
 Game
 Desktop publishing software
 Anti-virus scanner
 Web browser
 and etc.
Applications software
Word Processing

Word Processing
Provides
assistance in
formulating,
formatting, and
printing documents
such as letters,
memos, and
papers.
Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet
Provides a wide
range of built-in
functions for
statistical, financial,
logical, database,
graphics, and data
and time
calculations.
Database

Database
Stores, manipulates,
and retrieves data.
Graphics

Graphics Program
Helps make a
presentation;
develops brochures,
illustrations, etc.

Usually
called
Presentation
Graphics
Utility programs
 A utility program is a type of system
software that performs a specific task,
usually related to managing a computer,
its devices, or its programs
Networks and the Internet
 A network is a collection of computers and
devices connected together, often wirelessly,
via communications devices and
transmission media
 Localarea network
 Wide area network
Networks and the Internet
 The World Wide Web contains billions of
documents called Web pages
 Web page
 Web site
 Web browser
 Web address
 Hypertext transfer protocol
Networks and the Internet
• The Internet is a worldwide collection of
networks that links millions of businesses,
government agencies, educational
institutions, and individuals
– Internet service provider (ISP)
– Online service provider (OSP)
– Wireless Internet service provider (WISP)
Computer Viruses
and Other Malware
• Computer virus
• Worm
• Trojan horse
• Rootkit
• An antivirus program protects a computer
against viruses by identifying and removing
any computer viruses found in memory, on
storage media, or on incoming files
Data files
 Text document  Presentation files
 txt, rtf, doc, pdf  ppt

 Image files  Spreadsheet files


 bmp, gif, jpeg, png, tiff  xls

 Sound files  Database files


 midi, mp3, ra, wav  dbf, mdb
 Video files
 avi, mov, mpeg, rm
Relationship among OS,
applications s/w and data files

Application
User Software

Data
Files Operating
System

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