COMPUTER SOFTWARE
MICROSOFT WORD 2013
NOTEPAD
COMMAND PROMPT (CMD)
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
(GUI) [gooey]
ICON and BUTTON
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Miniature image that represents a program, an
instruction or some other object.
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ICON – double click
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BUTTON – single click
2 categories of software
1.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
2.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Consist of programs designed to make
users more productive and/or assist them
with personal task.
Types of application
software
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Spreadsheets
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Data management
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Word processing
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Desktop publishing
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
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Multimedia
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Browsers
Browsers
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Root word Browse

search
System software
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Consist of programs that control or
maintain the operations of the computer
and its devices
3 types of System software
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System support Programs
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Utility software
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Utility program
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Antivirus software
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Backup software
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Disk tools
System Development Programs

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Worms, Trojan horse, Bot, Spyware
Compiler and Interpreter
System Management Programs
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Operating system