CTECH_Lesson 3(Software and Peopleware).pdf

COMPUTER CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE Computer software is a series of guidelines that instruct the computer what to do and how to do it. ✓ antivirus ✓ audio or music program ✓ database ✓ device drivers ✓ e-mail ✓ game ✓ internet browser ✓ movie player The system software is a collection of pro...

COMPUTER CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE Computer software is a series of guidelines that instruct the computer what to do and how to do it. ✓ antivirus ✓ audio or music program ✓ database ✓ device drivers ✓ e-mail ✓ game ✓ internet browser ✓ movie player The system software is a collection of programs intended to operate, control and extend the processing capacities of the computer itself. ✓ BIOS and firmware ✓ System control program ✓ System support program The system software is a collection of programs intended to operate, control and extend the processing capacities of the computer itself. ✓ BIOS and firmware ✓ Operating system ✓ Utility program BIOS and firmware Operating system Examples of Operating System ✓ Android ✓ Disk operating system ✓ iOS ✓ Linux operating system ✓ Mac operating system ✓ Windows operating system Examples of Utility Programs www.loyvan.com Application software are software designed to perform a specific function for the benefits of the user. Types of Application Software ✓ word processing software ✓ spreadsheet software ✓ data management software ✓ desktop publishing software ✓ graphics software Types of Application Software ✓ multimedia software ✓ communication software ✓ speech recognition software ✓ groupware tools PEOPLEWARE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Peopleware performs an important role in the computing process. It refers to anyone who designs, develops or uses computer system. Examples of computer peopleware: 1. Computer Engineers 2. End Users 3. System Administrators 4. Software Designers 1. Computer Engineers Someone who specializes in maintaining and repairing computers 2. End Users Computer operators/users 3. System Administrator Manages and monitors the performance of the computer servers in a company data center 4. Software Designers Specialized in writing or developing software or programs