Computer Software
Computer Software--vocab.
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- Integrated software
- Combines several software applications into one program; sometimes called software suites
- Software
- A set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks; it tells the computer what to do
- GUI
- Uses pictures and icons
- Communication software
- Works with the modem or network card to allow your computer to communicate with other computers; needed for accessing the internet, using e-mail, and instant messaging/chatting
- Icon
- Represents programs, files, and folders on the computer
- Operating system
- Type of system software; controls the system's hardware and interacts with the user and application software
- Business software
- Includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Application software
- Productivity software; works with the OS to help you use your computer to do specific types of work
- Word processing software
- Creates, edits, and prints documents
- Presentation software
- Used to display information usually in the form of a slideshow
- Entertainment and leisure software
- Includes games, simulations, interactive programs
- Spreadsheet software
- Used to process financial and mathematical information
- Education and reference software
- Includes languages, keyboarding, and writing (encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus)
- Graphics software
- Enables users to manipulate visual images (includes graphic design and multimedia development)
- Database software
- Used to organize, find, and display information