Unit 3: FOREMOST SOFTWARE Flashcards
Categories of Software:
- System software
- Application software
manage your computers.
System Software
simply called for smartphone industry as “apps”
Application Software
Manages the entire computer system. It provides different types of resource management services such as booting, CPU management, file management, task management, and security management.
Operating Systems
is the term coined for the particular processor model and operating system on which a computer system is based
platform
is a software that manages smartphones, tablets, and other devices that can be used while on the move. It is responsible for the way users interact with a device
mobile operating system
is the program a computer’s microprocessor uses to start a computer system after it is power on.
BIOS
he process of starting a computer as initiated via hardware such as a button or by a software command
Boot Program
A computer program that operates or controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer or automation
Device Driver
a software component that lets the operating system and a device communicate
Driver Program
Source of application software:
- Custom software
- Packaged software
- Freeware
- Shareware
- Public domination software
- Rental ware
- Web application
tailor-made software crafted by an individual or team of programmers for a particular function or business purpose.
Custom Software
typically contains related programs that can perform different functions.
Packaged Software
is a contract in which you agree not to make copies of the software to give away or resell.
software license
software license:
- Site license
- Concurrent-use license
- Multiple-user license
- Single-user license
Allows the software to be used on all computers at a specific location
Site license
Allows a certain number of copies of the software to be used at the same time
Concurrent-use license
Specifies the number of people who may use the software
Multiple-user license
Limits software use to one user at a time
Single-user license
software that is typically proprietary and is offered at no cost to users.
Freeware
commercial software that is distributed free to users, eventually either requiring or encouraging users to pay for the continued support of the software.
Shareware
a type of malicious software that secretly installs itself on your device and displays unwanted advertisements and pop-ups.
Adware
a licensing model that supplies fully operational unrestricted software to the user and requests an optional donation be paid to the programmer or a third-party beneficiary.
Donation ware
computer software that can be used free of charge for a limited evaluation period.
Trial ware
computer software that is free for a trial period during which the user is frequently reminded on screen to register and pay for the program in order to continue using it when the trial period is over.
Nagware
a business model in which a company offers basic or limited features to users at no cost and then charges a premium for supplemental or advanced features
Freemuim
software distributed with reduced functionality with a view to attracting payment for a fully functional version.
Cripple ware
any software that has no legal, copyright or editing restrictions associated with it.
Public Domain Software
online software that users lease for a fee and download whenever they want it.
Rental ware
a software that runs on a remote Internet server rather than on a person’s own personal computer.
Web app
a flaw, weakness, or error of software. It is usually discovered after the software has been released to the public or the user.
Software vulnerability
