Module 2.5 Flashcards
what are the 2 parts of software
-‘main’ program satisfy needs most users
-smaller applications (plug-ins) enhancements ow which contain specialised functionality
plug ins
small applications written to perform specific functions which will enhance application software or which contain specialised functionality, developed by original creator or third party and are usually free
what are plug in needed for
open files such as videos, sound or documents directly in the browser
adobe reader plug-in
most widely accepted format for distributing electronic documents is PDF when installed the browser will automatically configured open PDFs in browser
portable document format
adobe flash player
multimedia plug-in enables users to experience very wide range of applications & videos on any browser, irrespective of operating system
adobe shockwave player
display shockwave encoded content, used interactive training and multimedia product demos also used media rich and multiple user online games
google earth plug in
browse and see sights on 3D globe, also used google maps
java
runtime environment allows you run java applications
plug-ins other applications written in java
quicktime
view video, music and virtual reality elements
silverlight
handle interactive applications and online video
provides abilities such as animation, web services, games and runs on mobile devices
windows media player plug in
play embedded audio and video on web pages without opening the Windows Media Player application