Software and OS Flashcards
OS
A framework, which allows us to communicate with computer hardware
Peripheral
A hardware device, used to input, store or output data from a computer, that is not directly part of the computer itself
What are the main functions of OS
1) Provides GUI interface
2) Manages hardware and peripherals
3) Divides the processing time between different applications that are running
4) File management
5) Security management
Free software
Software that comes with permission for anyone to use, copy and/or distribute either verbatim or gratis
Verbatim
With modification
Gratis
For free
What can be distributed as free software?
System software/applications
Give examples of free software
Linux, GIMP, Android, Firefox
Open source software
A software where the source code is given to the user who may use it in any way
Compare Open Source Software and free-software
Most free software is an open source
What is the opposite of open source software
Propriety software
Give an example of a free software with a closed source
Adobe Flash Player
Freeware
Software, which may be used without payment
Is redistribution/modification allowed in freeware
Commonly allows/Source code is not avaliable
What additional restrictions may be on freeware?
Software is only for personal use/individual use/educational use
