Lesson 6 software and hardware interaction

bundleware

Software included with the purchase of a new computer.

update

a collection of files for updating released software that fixes bugs or provides enhancements

service pack

a collection of updates,fixes,or enhancements to a software program delievered to a single file

beta testing

a process that releases commerical software in development to a cross-section of typical users who evaluate the program and report any problems or "bugs" in the software before it is released to the public

upgrades

are revised verisons of a software program and required the purchase of a newer version of the software

Web applications

are with out platform constraints are installation requirements and are accessed through a Web browser over a network such as an intranet or the Internet

single-user license

gives you the right to install the software on a single computer

application software

helps you perform a specific task

software development

is a multistep process that usually begins when someone recognizes a need to perform a task more effectively and/or effectively using a computer

Software as a Service (SaaS)

is a recently developed software delivery method where an application is licensed for use as a service

algorithm

is a set of clearly defined,logical steps that solve a problem

software

is programming code written to provide instructions to the hardware so it can perform tasks, such as printing, displaying a Web page or dialog box, or saving a document on the hard disk

inputting

is the process of using an input device to enter data

software piracy

is the unauthorized copying of software

operating systems

provide an interface between the user or application program and the computer hardware

system software

refers to the operating system and all utility programs that manage computer resources at a low level

flowchart

shows different paths the program will take depending on what data is inputted

patch

software applied over software that you already have installed

software license

that gives you permission to use the program

network license

this type of license gives the organization the right to install a program on a server which can be accessed by a specific number of computers