INTCOM-POINTERS.pdf

POINTERS Application Software - consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks Utility Program - type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer Desktop Publishing - software is ideal for pr...

POINTERS Application Software - consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks Utility Program - type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer Desktop Publishing - software is ideal for producing high-quality colour documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletter and brochures Freeware - a copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or a company that retains all rights of software? Operating System - Windows, Mac Os, and Linux Audio Editing Software - h software lets users modify audio clips, produce studio quality soundtracks and add audio to video clips Web page authoring - helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation and special effects with interactive content. System Software - serves as the interface between the user, the application software and the computer’s hardware. - focuses on how the computer operates Processor - interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer Programs that start up the computer and control its operations are system software. Utility software is generally used by people with basic level of computer knowledge. Microsoft Word is an example of Application Software Software is a series of instructions that tells the computer hardware what to do and how to do it. Microsoft Windows is an application software. The operating system is a set programs that coordinate all the activities among all hardware devices. Mac OS is used by Apple in their computer products. Linux, MacOS is an example of operating system. Utility programs protect a computer against malicious software.