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Computer Concepts Module 3
Computer Software
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• List and describe computer software categories
• Explain copyright law and define the different software licenses
• Explain how to install and uninstall software
• Identify the basic functions and features of operating systems
• Compare operating systems
Learning Objectives (Slide 1 of 2)
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• Describe utility software, including device drivers
• Define office productivity software, and name examples in each major category
• Define graphics software, and name examples in each major category
• Name other categories of application software, and give examples in each major category
Learning Objectives (Slide 2 of 2)
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• Software/computer programs
• Provides instructions and data necessary to carry out tasks
• Graphical user interface (GUI)
• Two major categories of software
• System software – used by the computer to perform computer-specific tasks
- Operating systems
- Utilities
- Device drivers
• Application software – allows users to complete tasks on a computer
- Document production
- Communications
- Photo editing
Computer Software (Slide 1 of 4)
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Examples of software categories
Computer Software (Slide 2 of 4)
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• Local application
• Installed directly on a computer
• Web application (web app) or cloudware
• Accessed with a web browser
• Portable application
• Can run from a removable storage device
• Mobile application or app
• Runs on a smart phone or tablet
Computer Software (Slide 3 of 4)
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• System requirements
• Minimum hardware capacities
• Operating system
Computer Software (Slide 4 of 4)
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Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 1 of 3)
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• Copyright
• Legal protection of an author’s original work
• Software license or license agreement
• Legal contract defining how a computer program can be usedalso known as EULA (end-userlicense agreement)
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Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 2 of 3)
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• Legal software categories
• Public domain software – not protected by copyright
- Creative Commons committed to freely sharing content on Internet
• Proprietary software – copyright restricts use
• Types of software licenses
• Single-user license
• Site license
• Multiple-user license
• Concurrent-use license
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Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 3 of 3)
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• Commercial software – purchase right to use
• Demoware – use for a trial period
• Shareware – try first and then can purchase
• Freeware – free to use but still need a license
• Open source – program code/instructions available for modification
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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 1 of 5)
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• Installing or copying software onto a computer so it can be run
• From CD or DVD
• Download from web
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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 2 of 5)
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• Installation Process
• Run Setup program
• Specify location to store program files
• Select type – full or custom
• Activation
- Enter validation code or software key
• Registration
- Provide software publisher with your personal information
- Receive product information and updates
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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 3 of 5)
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Several ways to start a program on a PC
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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 4 of 5)
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Starting a program on a Mac
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How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 5 of 5)
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• Updates
• Patches – correct, secure, or enhance an existing program
• Service packs – collection of updates, fixes, and/or enhancements
• Upgrades – licensed users can purchase new versions at a special price
• Uninstall program
• run to remove software
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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 1 of 4)
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• Operating System (OS) – Master controller for all computer activities
• Controls user-to-digital-device interaction
• Controls digital-device-to-digital-devicesinteraction
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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 2 of 4)
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• Starting the operating system(booting the computer)
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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 3 of 4)
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Ways to use an operating system
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Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 4 of 4)
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Windows 10 Task ManagerWindows Settings app
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• User interface
• combination of hardware and software that determines how you interact with a computer
• Three major operating systems
• Windows
• Mac OS
• Linux
• Each OS has different versions
• Wide range of consumer needs
Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 1 of 5)
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Windows 10 user interface
Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 2 of 5)
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• Linux
• Free, downloadable OS
• Distributed via General Public License (GPL) allowing use, distribution and resale
• Chrome OS launched by Google is based on Linux
Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 3 of 5)
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• Major tablet operating systems
• Android
• iOS – Apple
• Windows tablet
Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 4 of 5)
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iOS for mobile devices
Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 5 of 5)
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• Utility software or utilities
• Performs non-required, but still important tasks
- Backup data
- Recover data
- Restore computer to previous settings
• Part of the OS or can be third-party
Utility Software (Slide 1 of 4)
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• Compression utility
• Reduce file size
• Included in Windows 10
• Third party examples include WinZip, IZArc, QuickZip, PKZIP
• Security utilities
• Scan incoming and outgoing files
• File encryption
• Remove files
• Customize desktop (themes)
Utility Software (Slide 2 of 4)
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• PDF (portable document reader)
• Universal format
• Need a document reader utility
- Adobe Reader is free
Utility Software (Slide 3 of 4)
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• Device driver
• Helps peripheral device to establishcommunication with computer
Utility Software (Slide 4 of 4)
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• Office productivity software
• Designed to be used in an office
• Integrates word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and scheduling
• Software Suite
• Collection of application software sold as a single package
Office Productivity Software (Slide 1 of 4)
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• Word processing software
• Used to produce documents such as letters, memos, and reports.
• Microsoft Word, OpenOffice Writer
• Spreadsheet software
• For projects with repetitive calculations and a need for charts and graphs
• Worksheet – grid of columns and rows
• Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice Calc
Office Productivity Software (Slide 2 of 4)
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• Database software
• Used to create a collection of data that is stored electronically as a series of records in tables such as address lists and playlists.
• Microsoft Access, Filemaker Pro, OpenOffice Base
• Presentation software
• Provides all the tools needed to make a series of electronic slides
• Microsoft PowerPoint, iWork Keynote, OpenOffice Impress
Office Productivity Software (Slide 3 of 4)
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• Other Productivity Software
• Web authoring
- Design and develop webpages
• Desktop Publishing
- Provides both word processing and graphic design tools
- Microsoft Publisher
Office Productivity Software (Slide 4 of 4)
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• Graphics
• Picture, drawing, sketch, photograph, image, or icon on screen or printed output
• Graphics software
• Helps you create, display, modify, manipulate, and print graphics
• Paint or image editing software – used to create more sophisticated images
• Photo editing software – used to enhance quality of photos
Graphics Software (Slide 1 of 3)
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• Clip art
• Readily available images used with productivity software
• Important not to violate any copyrights
Graphics Software (Slide 2 of 3)
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• 3D graphics software
• CAD (computer aided design) for blueprints and product specs
• Wire-frame models
Graphics Software (Slide 3 of 3)
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• Entertainment
• Gaming
• Music and video
• Education
• Business
• Science
Other Application Software (Slide 1 of 4)
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• Audio editing software
• Computer-aided music software
Other Application Software (Slide 2 of 4)
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Video editing and DVD authoring software
Other Application Software (Slide 3 of 4)
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Project Management Software
Other Application Software (Slide 4 of 4)
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