Software

Definition:

A program that runs on a computer, using a series of codes and

instructions. When it is runs, the software is being executed.
Two Types of software: system software and application software.
Difference between operating system and
system software:

Operating system System software

It is the software that controls the hardware It is the software that controls all the
and acts as the users interface as soon as software and manages the performance of
the pc finishes the POST process. the hardware
Applications cannot be run without it. It consists of
It goes under types of system software. 1. Operating system
Example: Microsoft Windows 7 or OS(Apple) 2. System utilities(make applications run
Communicates with hardware better).
Access to data, applications and programs.
Keep track of what is used
Organizes data through file system
Interaction with operating system is by pointing and
clicking.
Application software:
This is the software that gets stuff done (perform specific tasks)
Varies according to the type of tasks.

ALL APPLICATION SOFTWARE COME IN ONE PACKAGE CALLED

OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE. EXAMPLE: MICROSOFT OFFICE.
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Application software Function and example
Word processing Documents such as letters and commentaries. Can
include tables and images ex: Microsoft word 2013
Spreadsheet For calculations .include tables and numbers, rows and
columns ,as well as graphs and charts. Ex: Microsoft
excel
Presentation Prepare a talk for audience. Can include videos and audio
files, images and writing. Templates and background
editing. Ex: PowerPoint
Database Manages records such as names and ages. Organizes data
in an easy way as long as it relates to the person.

Email Send and receive electronic mails. Can be accessed

through web browsers as well.
Web authoring Used to create websites such as adobe Dreamweaver.

Web browser and communications Helps you use the web and collaborate with others.
Types of interfaces:

Your operating system interfaces with you through different ways.

The types of the user interface a computer has are three:
Command line interface:
This is the old style where users type in instruction using keyboard. You cant have
use of images, icons or graphics and thus use little computer power. You have to
be careful for spelling. And its hard to remember the commands.
Graphical user interface(GUI):
This is the visual interface and is more popular because it is easier to use, but
consumes more power. No typing commands, only POINTING AND CLICKING. you
see windows, icons, menus and pointers.
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TOUCHSCREEN INTERFACE:
Found in mobile phones and tablets and is similar to GUI(command
through icons and menus)
No mouse is used.
Selecting is through touching the screen.(pinching, rotating or
swiping).
This is post-wimp.
Advantages and disadvantages:
Type Of Advantage
Interface
GUI Easier to enter commands
Less chance of errors
Quicker when entering commands.
Command Line Direct communication with the computer
Interface Less power consumption
Wide range of commands to be used.
Disadvantage
Smaller range of used commands
Icons are pre-programmed and no change
the user can make.
Require more power.
Higher chance of errors
Lots of typing commands
Difficult to use
Examples of user interface: