System Software Introduction

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Personal Information Software Apps

(PIM)Apps that help you to organize and manage your life. Assist people in managing their personal lives, including their contacts, calendar, to-do list, health, and money.

device driver

A _________ Software that helps peripheral devices communicate with a computer.

service pack

A collection of major operating systems.

Relational Database

A database that organizes data into multiple tables that are related by common fields.

A primary key

A field (or group of fields) that uniquely identifies a given entity in a table

Database Key

A field in a table used to identify a record, such as EmployeeNumber.

Database Management System or DBMS

A group of programs that manipulate the data within a database, providing an interface between the database and the user or between the database and application programs.

parallel processing

A processing technique an operating system uses to process many parts of a single program.

Creativity Apps

Allow you to create things

Productivity (office) suites

Apps that allow you to be more productive, of which the most common are office suites.

system software

Assists computer hardware with the work it is designed to do. Examples include operating systems and antivirus software.

Application Software

Assists people with the work and activities they do. The type of software you use most directly to perform tasks such as writing a screen play.

Entertainment apps

Entertain you

RAM

Exists as small circuit boards inserted in the motherboard.

upgrade

Install a newer version of your current software.

Enterprise databases

Large databases that function as the cornerstone of information systems in businesses and enterprises.

download

Obtain a software program from an online App Store.

Special Purpose Databases

Only one person can use the database at any time. Microsoft Outlook and Quicken are examples of popular special-purpose databases. These DBMSs are used to store and manipulate personal data. Outlook organizes contacts, calendars, email, and to-do lists, and Quicken is used for personal financial data.

Virtual Memory

Part of the hard drive that the operating system uses as additional RAM.

Spyware

Programs that can track and steal your personal information and change the settings on your browser without your permission are called _________.

Software

Refers to the electronic instructions that govern a computers actions in order to provide a computing service.

Acquiring Software

Refers to the several methods by which software can be purchased or accessed , including packaged software, downloaded software, cloud apps, and custom designed software.

Office suites

Software collections that include a word processor, a spreadsheet app, presentation software, and sometime database and other useful software.

Embedded Software

Software that runs on household appliances and consumer electronic devices.

run

Start a software program.

Memory includes RAM , ROM, and video memory.

Storage used by a computer system in normal operations.

Business intelligence (BI) and analytics.

Technologies that are used to gather and report information that supports intelligent business decision making.

Information apps

That provide you with information. Provide useful information on a variety of topics

Boot Process

The boot process also known as booting , booting up , or bootstrapping, is the sequence of instructions in the BIOS that is executed when a computer is powered in to check the system and lid the operating system into memory.

Data Hierarchy

The manner in which data in a database is organized into sequential levels of detail.

File management software

The type of software that lets you copy, move, rename, and delete files and folders.

Utility Software

The type of software that performs a specific, limited task, usually related to managing or maintaining a computer system.

productivity software

Type of application Software that automates common or repetitive tasks.

Utility Software

Type of program that includes device drivers.

system software

Type of software that is categorized as operating system OS software and utility programs. The system that runs a computer.

Communication apps

Used to communicate with others. Support communication between people and groups through text, voice, and video.

preinstall

When publishers load software on a computer before selling it

Office Suites (office software suites or productivity suites) :

Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation apps.

Manufacturers

You can typically go to the ___________ web site to download the latest version of device drivers for your computer's peripheral's.

Virus Protection

You should set your _____ software to scan any incoming messages and programs to protect your computer.

Professional apps

You use them for your job

Memory Management

a key task that operating systems perform to use RAM efficiently.

Multiprocessing

a processing technique an operating system can use if the computer has many processors.

Multithreading

a processing technique an operating system uses to process many parts of a single program.

Cloud Computing

delivers a variety of computing resources from the Internet as a service for free or for a fee, to relieve users from the burden of installing, maintaining, and securing those resources themselves.

Software suite

is a collection of applications sold together as a package.

uninstall

remove (an application or file) from a computer.

vertical market software

software designed for a specific industry

Flat File Database

stores database records in a plain text file. This type of file, typically stores each record as a line of text and uses commas, tabs, or other indicators within the line to separate the fields within the record. The most common type of flat file format is called CSV for comma-separated values.

Disk Cleanup

utility program to remove unnecessary files that may slow down the computer from hard drive.


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