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SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
GROUP 2: SOFTWARE
Submitted by:
Candela, Joven C.
Condes, Olivia
Cunanan, Rosshel
BSBA FM-2B
Submitted to:
Regina E. Chico
SOFTWARE – is the programs and data that make the hardware do something useful.
Without computer software, Computer hardware could not perform the task we associate
with computers.
1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE - refers to the files and programs that make up your computer's
OPERATING SYSTEM.
is the basic management software that is more or less essential for the computer to run at
all.
2. APPLICATION SYSTEM - is specific purpose software which is used by user for
performing specific task.
OPERATING SOFTWARE
External Services – like operating system help users start programs, manage stored data and
maintain security.
Internal Services – are “behind the scenes” services to ensure that the computer system function
efficiently.
SYSTEM RESOURCE
are the physical or virtual components of limited availability within a computer system.
Every device connected to a computer system is a resource.
Windows 8
Windows 8 is a version of Microsoft Windows for use on personal computers, including home
and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. Development of Windows 8
started before the release of its predecessor, Windows 7, in 2009.
WINDOWS VISTA
In November 2006, after more than five years of development work, Microsoft released
Windows Vista, a major new operating system version of Microsoft Windows family
which contains a large number of new features and architectural changes
WINDOWS XP
Windows XP was released in the year 2001. it is fast reliable Windows operating system,
providing quicker start-up, better performance, increased security, and a simpler look
than previous Windows version
MAC OS X
It was released in 1984 with Macintosh computers. This is the version most Macintosh
owners should use. It is a consumer operating system designed for use on your personal
computer.
DOS
DOS stands for Disk Operating System. It was the first operating system they used. It is
strictly text based, command driven operating system. It was developed by Microsoft for
IBM or International Business Machine under the name of PC-DOS
LINUX
The operating system is under the GNU General Public License and its source code is
freely available to everyone. Linux is just a Kernel of an OS, the part that controls the
hardware, manages files and separates processes and so on
Designed Windows Server 2003 to do a host of new task that are vital for Web sites and
corporate Web applications on the Internet.
Most advanced operating system yet, designed to power the next-generation of networks,
applications, and Web services.
NetWare
UNIX/LINUX
LINUX: A variation of UNIX, available as a freeware that provides a secure and stable operating
management.
MAC OS X Server
First modern server OS from Apple Computer that provides UNIX-style process
management.
SOLARIS
UTILITIES
• Utilities are designed to augment the operating system by providing a way for a user to
control the use of hardware resources.
EXAMPLES OF UTILITIES :
• Antivirus
• Backup Software
• Disk Tools
DEVICE DRIVERS
Is the system software that helps your computer control peripheral devices
When buying a new peripheral device, it’s installation instructions usually tell you how
to install both the device and the necessary device drivers.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
• PACKAGED SOFTWARE
• CUSTOM SOFTWARE
• SHAREWARE
• FREEWARE
• PUBLIC DOMAIN
• Open source Software – is software provided for use, modification and redistribution.
• Public-domain Software – has been donated for public use and has no copyright
restrictions.
2. Office Suite - refers to a number of application that are package together and sold as a unit.
3. Groupware - provides a way for more than one person to collaborate on a project.
assist you with composing, editing, designing printing and electronically publishing
documents.
A. Word Processing Software - gives you the ability to create, spell check, edit and format
a document on screen before printing.
B. Desktop Publishing Software - is one step further than word processing to enhance the
format and appearance of a document.
C. Web Authoring
helps you design and develop customized web pages that you can publish electronically
on the internet.
3. PRESENTATION SOFTWARE - provides all the tools needed to combine text, graphics,
graphs, animations, and sound into a series of electronic slides.
SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE
STATISTICAL SOFTWARE
• Are programs which are used for the statistical analysis of the collection, organization,
analysis, interpretation and presentation of data
• It is a helpful tool for summarizing survey results, test scores, experiment results, or
population data
• Most statistical software includes graphing capability so that you can display and explore
data visually
• Is a software that takes in data and converts various kinds of data into a single storage
containers, or aggregates diverse data into a consistent resource such as database
• A database software provides a flexible way to join and summarize the information in
more than one file
• Database software is used frequently in business, government and education rather than
individuals
• Information and reference software provides you with a collection of information and a
way to access that information
• This type of software includes massive amounts of data, unlike data management
software, which is shipped without any data
• The information and reference software category spans a wide range of applications,
from encyclopedias to medical references
• from map software to trip planners, and from cookbooks to telephone books
CONNECTIVITY SOFTWARE
CONNECTIVITY
• Connectivity is a word used to describe how well hardware or software devices can
communicate with a range of other devices. For example, a computer mouse that may be
used to interact with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets would be
described as having good connectivity.
CONNECTIVITY SOFTWARE
Connectivity software connects your computer to a local computer network or the
internet and provides tools that you can use to take advantage of the information and
communication they offer.
Education and Training Software helps you learn and practice new skills.
For children, there are educational software that teaches basic reading and counting skills.
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE
O Entertainment software includes games of all sorts, simultations, software toys and
software designed to help you enjoy hobbies and leisure activities.
• ACTION
• ADVENTURE
• ROLE PLAYING
• PUZZLES
• SIMULTATIONS
• WAR GAMES
O Accounting and Finance Software helps you keep a record of monetary transactions and
investments.
O Example: Quickbook
BUSINESS SOFTWARE
• is any generic software package that can be used by many different kinds of businesses.
PAYROLL SOFTWARE
Estimating Software