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Application Application: another word for a program running on the computer Quality of application depends on how well it performs tasks and how easy it is for the user to use.

Text Interface text interface was all that was available in the beginning means typing in all the commands. If you mis-type, the computer will not do what you want it to do

Text interface with menus Improvements arrived with the addition of menus and the use of the arrow keys to move around the screen.

Graphical User Interface A graphical user interface (GUI - sometimes pronounced GOO-ee) uses pictures to make it easier for the user. It is more user friendly. Common features of a graphical interface: Window  Menu Button icon

Application Software Wordprocessing Desktop publishing Spreadsheet software Database software Graphics design Presentation Browser

Word Processing It has replaced the typewriter as the main way words are put on paper. Documents can be revised and corrected before they are ever printed. Examples of word processing programs: Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Lotus WordPro, and Open Office Writer.

Desktop Publishing Desktop publishing does on the computer what used to be done with scissors and glue and other non-computer methods  - put together text and graphics for printing. Creates magazine, newspaper, book, full-color advertising, brochure, business card,greeting cards, calendars, or labels.

Spreadsheet A spreadsheet is the application of choice for most documents that organize numbers, like budgets, financial statements, grade sheets, and sales records. A spreadsheet can perform simple or complex calculations on the numbers you enter in rows and columns.

Database A database is a collection of data that you want to manage, rearrange, and add to later. It is a good program to use to manage lists that are not entirely numbers, such as addresses and phone numbers, inventories, and membership rosters.

Graphics design Graphics programs deal with pictures, either static or moving, flat or 3D.

Presentation links together a sequence of slides containing text and graphics. A slide show might be used for a sales presentation or for training or to enhance any kind of speech.

Browser An Internet browser is a program that lets you navigate the World Wide Web

System Software System software is a catch-all term for the programs that handle the running of your computer's hardware. The two main categories are: operating systems utility programs

Operating Systems A program that conducts the communication between the various pieces of hardware like the video card, sound card, printer, the motherboard and the applications. Example: MS-DOS, Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Linus

Operating Systems All operating systems must handle the same basic tasks. These functions can be divided into three groups:

Utility Programs File Management Disk Mana backup program Data Compression Security Software (virus scans, firewalls)