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A series of guidelines that instruct the computer what to do and how to do it. It consists of programs, procedures and documentations that run in a computer system

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Computer software

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2 Types of Software

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System Software and Application Software

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A collection of programs intended to operate, control and extend the processing capacities of the computer itself. These software products include programs written in low-level languages which communicate with the hardware components at an exceptionally fundamental level. It serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users

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System software

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Provide basic functionalities to operate and control the hardware connected to or built into the computer

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BIOS and firmware

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A software that manages the flow of data between computer operating system and other devices. It is used to utilize the computer system itself

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BIOS

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A non-volatile memory that stores information permanently. It is for the devices

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Firmware

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Oversees the overall activity of the computer - including monitoring the computer’s input and output processes. It controls the utilization of hardware, software and information resources of a computer system. It has even greater responsibility and power for larger computer system

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Operating system

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Enables two or more users to run programs at the same time

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Multi-user

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Supports running a program on more than one CPU

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Multiprocessor

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Allows more than one program to run concurrently

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Multitasking

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The ability to execute multiple processes concurrently

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Multithreading

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Responds to input instantly

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Real time

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Allows one user to use the program at one time

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Single-user

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A popular operating system for mobiles primarily for touchscreen devices, cell phones, and tablets. It was first developed by Android Inc., and acquired by Google in 2005. It allows users to operate mobile devices intuitively, with phone interactions that mirror common motions, such as pinching, swiping, and tapping

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Android

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The first operating system used and developed for IMB by Microsoft Corp., that runs from a hard disk drive. It became available in two different versions - PC-DOS from IBM and MS-DOS from Microsoft

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Disk operating system

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The mobile operating system developed by Apple that runs the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It utilizes a multi-touch interface in which simple gestures are used to operate the device

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iOS

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An open source operating system, which means that the code used to create this is available online and can be edited. It is an operating system based on UNIX that can be installed in a computer and laptops

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Linux operating system

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The official name of the Apple Macintosh operating system. It has a graphical user interface (GUI) that utilizes windows, icons, etc. designed only for Apple computers and laptops

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Mac operating system

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The leading and most popular operating system. It offers a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking and support for mang peripheral components

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Windows operating system

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Usually small programs that help in managing the computer hardware and application software. It performa the following like backing up important files, converting files, etc.

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Utility programs

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Examples of Utility Programs

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  • System utilities
  • System performance
  • System security
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Programs that perform basic maintenance tasks on a computer. They execute common tasks such as arranging records, checking the integrity of diskettes and creating directories and subdirectories. They also restore accidentally eradicated files, find files within the directory structure, manage memory usage, and redirect output

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System utilities

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Programs that monitor the processing of jobs on a computer system. They monitor computer system performance and produce reports containing detailed statistics relating to the use of system resources such as processor time, memory space, input/output devices and system and application programs

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System performance

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Programs that monitor the use of a computer system to protect it and its resources from unauthorized use, fraud or destruction

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System security

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Commonly referred to as apps, it is a software designed to perform a specific function for the benefits of the user. It may be related to productivity, creativity, and communication

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Application software

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Any software that has copyrights. It has a restriction and a limit against the usage and distributions that are imposed by the vendor or developer. This type of software may be developed in-house by the organization’s information systems personnel or it may be commissioned from a software vendor. It is also known as close-source software

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Proprietary application software

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Software or hardware products that are ready-made and can be purchased, leased or rented from the vendor and available for general use. This software is designed for many different types of users and it is customizable such as word processing and spreadsheet

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Off-the-shelf application software

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Examples of Application Software:

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  • Income Tax Software
  • Inventory Management Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite Software
  • Payroll Software
  • Railways Reservation Software
  • Student Record Software
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Features of Application Software:

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  • Easy to design
  • Easy to understand
  • Generally written in high-level language
  • More interactive
  • Slow in speed
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Types of Application Software:

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  • Communication software
  • Data management software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Graphics software
  • Groupware tools
  • Multimedia software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software
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Allows users to communicate with other people through internet easily. People use this software for different purpose such as video chatting, video conferencing, online teaching, meeting for business, talking with friends and family members, etc

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Communication software

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Allows the user to create and manage a database. It is typically very simple to use and often very fast but it offers limited flexibility in how the data can be searched. It also provides an accurate ability to store and retrieve data in primary and secondary storage

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Data management software

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An example of popular database management software

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Microsoft Access

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Allows user to create and prepare documents by using both word processing devices and graphics. It is used by graphic designers, commercial printing technicians, teachers, business owners and even non-designers

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Desktop publishing software

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Used to create, edit, print charts and manage computer graphics. It combines text and graphics to produce graphics for advertisements and publishing industry. It enables user to absorb information and to spot relationships and trends in data easily

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Graphics software

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Types of Graphics Software:

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  • Presentation graphics software
  • Analysis graphic software
  • Computer aided designs (CAD) software
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Used to create presentations that communicate ideas, messages and other information to a group through a slide show

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Presentation graphics software

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Allows user to add statistical data into graphic formats like bar charts, line charts, pie charts and scatter diagrams. This software is very useful in preparing graphic displays for business presentation, from sales results to marketing research data

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Analysis graphics software

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Used to facilitate the generation, modification and optimization of a part or a compilation of parts. It can be used to produce two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) diagrams

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Computer aided designs (CAD) software

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Designed to boost the productivity and facilitate communication of work groups. It allows people to interact and share information with one another, even when they are working together at a distance. It is sometimes called workgroup productivity software

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Groupware tools

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Combines at least two media for input or output of data. These media include audio (sound), voice, animation, video, text, graphics and images. It is used to convey information to people effectively

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Multimedia software

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Refers to software that perform speech recognition to operate a device and perform commands without having to use a keyboard or mouse. It works by breaking down the audio of a speech recording into individual sounds, interpret each sound and transcribe it into text. It is also known as automatic speech recognition

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Speech recognition software

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Permits user to perform variety of quantitative tasks such as budgeting, keeping track of inventory, preparing financial reports and manipulating numbers. It contains cells, rows and columns

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Spreadsheet software

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Allows the user to create and manipulate documents that contain text and graphics

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Word processing software

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One of the three fundamental aspects of computer technology. It performs an important role in the computing process. It always refers to anyone who designs, develops or uses computer systems

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Peopleware

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A computer science researcher who first conned the term ‘peopleware’ in 1977

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Peter Neuman

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Examples of Computer Peopleware:

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  • Computer Engineers
  • End Users
  • System Administrators
  • Software Designers
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Someone who specializes in maintaining and repairing computers. They study how computer processes data and what is going on inside the system when data is processed

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Computer Engineers

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These people are the computer operators who use computers to perform any type of work. They use computer to prepare documents, design graphics, and more

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End Users

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Manages and monitors the performance of the computer servers in a company’s data center. They work with servers and networks on a daily basis to ensure that the systems run efficiently and continue to operate without downtime or performance degradation

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System Administrators

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They are the people who are specialized in writing or developing software or programs. They give instruction to the computer and direct computer on what to do

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Software Designers

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Types of Computer Users:

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  • Small Office or Home Office User (SOHO)
  • Mobile User
  • Power User
  • Large Business User
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Where users managing their resources effective. It includes local law practices, accounting firms, travel agencies, and florists. These users typically use a desktop computer and access the Internet often wirelessly to look up information such as addresses, directions, postal codes, flights, and package shipping rates or to make telephone calls

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Small Office or Home Office User (SOHO)

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Works on a computer while away from a main office or school. They can connect to other computers on a network or the Internet, often wirelessly accessing services such as e-mail and the web

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Mobile User

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He requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer called a workstation. These users need computers with extremely fast processors because of the nature of their work

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Power User

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They are employee or customer who uses a computer in the large business

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Large Business User

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A work arrangement in which employees work away from a company’s standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer

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Telecommuting

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10 Benefits of Telecommuting

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  • Increased Productivity
  • Improved Morale and the Quality of Work
  • Increased Level of Flexibility
  • Additional Work Hours
  • Reduced Office Requirements
  • Continuity of Initiated Programs
  • Wider Pool of Talent
  • Improved Rate of Employee Retention
  • Maximize Time
  • Improved Trust among Employees

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