3 Software Flashcards
Utility program
Used to support, enhance, expand existing programs in computer system
Booting
Loads the operating system into main memory
- diagnostic
- BIOS
- OS
Kernel
Manages CPU
Remains in memory while computer is running and copies into memory other programs
Root directory
parent folder
Subfolder
D
Device drivers
Allow input and output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system
Utility programs
Perform tasks related to control, allocation, and maintenance of computer resources
Bootcamp
Runs OS and Windows
Spotlight
File locator
Unix
Proprietary multitasking OS for multiple users that has built-in networking capability and multiple versions Command-line interface or GUI Servers or workstations Very stable Not open-source
Linux
Nonproprietary version of Unix
Open-source
Public-domain
Not copyrighted,
May be duplicated by anybodyQ
Freeware
Copyrighted
Distributed free
Shareware
Copyrighted
Distributed for free trial
Must pay after
Web app
Runs on remote server
Executable file
Contain instructions that tell the computer how to perform a particular task
Lossy compression
Discard data
Used for graphics files, sound files
Personal information manager
Keeps track of addresses, telephone numbers, appointements, lists, notes
Project management software
Plans and schedules people, costs, resources for projects
System restore
Automatically creates duplicates of libraries, desktops, contacts, favourites to another location
UNIX
Used by most supercomputers
Project management software
Designed for managing real estate
Webware as a service
Vendor hosts the software online over the internet and you do not need to install the software on your computer
