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Application Software

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any type of software made for the user

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System Software

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any software created for operation, maintenance, and security to a computer

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Operating System

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manages flow of data between hardware and allows the user to communicate with the computer

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GUI

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graphic user interface, allows communication through graphical elements
Ex: Icons, buttons

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Command Line Interface

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requires a specific series of commands to be imputed for communication

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Device Drivers

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used to allow operating systems to communicate with hardware, usually downloaded or installed

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Unix

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type of OS, dates back to 1969 and runs many of the world’s most powerful servers, are harder to use

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Linux

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created in 1991, an open source Operating system

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Windows

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An operating system created in the early 1980s, Microsoft Windows if for a PC

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Open Source

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freely distributed and can be modified

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MACos

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apple’s OS for Macs, have fewer viruses, include software, and is a unified ecosystem

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Chrome

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the newest OS, runs off of Googles web browser

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IOS

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apple’s OS for I phones, friendly and stable

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Andriod

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an open source OS, pixel is the original OS without modification

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Widgets

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larger than icons and provide automatic information without having to open an app

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Utilities

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enhances the abilities of an operating system

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Security Software

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Is meant to keep your data safe

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Security Suite

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a bundle of programs that complete security related tasks

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Malware

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Malicious programs, viruses

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Firewall

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dedicated to examining and blocking internet traffic

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Encryption

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the process of scrambling your data or storage to make it unreadable

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Virtual Machine

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allows you to run an operating system on top of another, visualization software allows you to do this

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Formatting

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Preparing a storage device for use of an OS

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Partitioning

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dividing a hard drive into sections

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File System
for PC and determines how the OS manages space on a device, the most common are FAT and NTFs
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Disk Defragmentation
Also known as optimization utility, reorganizes files and fragments closer to related ones
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Disk Clean Up
clears temporary files for storage or other reasons
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File Compression
making a file smaller, the most popular format is ZIP
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Back Up
a copy of something made in case the original disappears
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Cloud Back Up
automated backups to an online account
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Drives
storage devices
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Folders
store files or other folders
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Files
found in drives and folders, you can search for one using the root directory
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File Path
complete address that describes the location of the file
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Icon
graphical representation of a device file or folder
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File Extension
located after the files name that indicates the file's type
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.exe
windows executable file
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.jpg, .png, .gif
file extension for images
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.mp3, .m4a
file extension for music
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.mp4, .avi, .mov
File extension for videos
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.pdf
adobe PDF doc
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.docx
file extension for word
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.xlsx
File extension for excel
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.accdb
file extention for access
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.pptx
file extension for PowerPoint
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.zip
compressed ZIP file
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Clipboard
location of the things being moved or copied, is managed by RAM
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Copy
puts a copy of whatever is selected in the clipboard
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Cut
Removes the selected parts and puts it in the clipboard
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Paste
takes what is in the clipboard and places it where it is told
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Installed
set up by the operating system
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Software License
a contract for the software laying out the rules and restrictions of an OS
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Copyright Law
gives creators rights and privileges
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EULA
end user license agreement, a user agreement before installing software
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Volume License
Allows companies to install software on multiple machines
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Subscription Model
Users pay a fixed amount of money per month
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Shareware
trial software
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Freeware
software that is free to use anytime
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Microtransactions
small payments to an app for new features
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Web Based Applications
programs run directly on your browser
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Office Suite
Several office programs bundled together
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Microsoft Office
popular office suite
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Libre Office
free open source office suite
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IWork
the office suite for Macos and IOS devices
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G Suite
googles cloud based suite
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Word Processing Software
tools for creating and editing docs Ex: Word, Libre office writer, pages, Google docs
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Spreadsheet Software
Entering, calculating, and analyzes numbers Ex: Excel, Libre office Calc, numbers, Google sheets
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Database
organized method for storing info
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DBMS
database managing system, used to create and manage databases Ex: For small businesses they are likely to use Microsoft access or Libre Office base Medium to large companies are likely to use SQL or oracle database Web applications use MYSQL
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Presentation Software
creates electronic slideshows Ex: PowerPoint, impress, keynote, Google slides
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PIM
personal information manager, designed to keep individuals organized A traditional one is Microsoft outlook or exchange server while a cloud based one is apple or Google
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Business Accounting Software
intuit Quickbooks or Xero (cloud based)
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Personal Finance Software
Quicken, Mint, and YNAB
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Tax Preparation Software
Turbo tax, h&r block
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Media Players
allow you to listen/watch music/videos
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Bitmap Graphics
Allow you to draw pixel by pixel
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Vector Graphics
Rely on math to generate shapes
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Graphics Editing Software
Adobe Photoshop and GIMP
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Video Editing Software
Adobe premiere, apple final cut pro, avid media composer
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CAD
computer aided design, allows for 2D and 3D modeling, it is largely used by architects and engineers
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Audio Editing Software
Avid pro tools, apple's garage band, audacity
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Desktop Publishing Services
adobe indesign, quarkxpress
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Web Development Software
adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft visual studio
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Virtual Reality
the ability to experience simulated environments
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Vertical Market Software
Specific industry usage Ex: Healthcare and insurance
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ERP
enterprise resource planning, A variety of business functions in one
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CRM
customer, relationship management, allows sales departments to manage call center, support customers, and track sales
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SDLC
software development life cycle, the cycle programs take to create software
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Algorithm
steps that describe what each portion of a program does
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Coding
turning algorithm into the program
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Popular Programming Languages
C++, java, C#, python
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IDE
integrated development environment, software that help build computer programs
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Compiler
translates programming into a machine language to be processed by the CPU
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Executable File
an IDE created file that can be run by the Operating system
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Bugs
errors in the programming
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Beta Version
the program released to an audience for testing
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Software Updates
Allows programmers to add on or fix current programming

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