Computer Concepts Module 3 Computer Software

Learning Objectives (Slide 1 of 2) List and describe computer software categories Explain copyright law and define the different software licenses Explain how to install and uninstall software Identify the basic functions and features of operating systems Compare operating systems © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Learning Objectives (Slide 2 of 2) Describe utility software, including device drivers Define office productivity software, and name examples in each major category Define graphics software, and name examples in each major category Name other categories of application software, and give examples in each major category © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Computer Software (Slide 1 of 3) Software/computer programs Provides instructions and data necessary to carry out tasks Graphical user interface (GUI) Two major categories of software System software – used by the computer to perform computer-specific tasks Operating systems Utilities Device drivers Application software – allows users to complete tasks on a computer Document production Communications Photo editing © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Computer Software (Slide 2 of 3) Software applications types according to their accessibility and where they are installed Local application Installed directly on a computer Web application (web app) or cloudware Accessed with a web browser Portable application Can run from a removable storage device Mobile application or app Runs on a smart phone or tablet © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Computer Software (Slide 3 of 3) System requirements Minimum hardware capacities Operating system © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 1 of 3) Legal protection of an author’s original work Software license or license agreement Legal contract defining how a computer program can be used also known as EULA (end-user license agreement) © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 2 of 3) Legal software categories Public domain software – not protected by copyright Creative Commons committed to freely sharing content on Internet Proprietary software – copyright restricts use Types of software licenses Single-user license Site license Multiple-user license Concurrent-use license © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Licenses and Copyrights (Slide 3 of 3) Commercial software – purchase right to use Demoware – use for a trial period, features limited Shareware – try first and then can purchase, can be distributed Freeware – free to use but still need a license Open source – program code/instructions available for modification © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 1 of 4) Installing or copying software onto a computer so it can be run From CD or DVD Download from web © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 2 of 4) Installation Process Run Setup program Specify location to store program files Select type – full or custom Activation Enter validation code or software key Registration Provide software publisher with your personal information Receive product information and updates © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 3 of 4) Several ways to start a program on a PC © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

How to Install and Uninstall Software (Slide 4 of 4) Updates Patches – correct, secure, or enhance an existing program Service packs – collection of updates, fixes, and/or enhancements Upgrades – licensed users can purchase new versions at a special price Uninstall program run to remove software © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 1 of 2) Operating System (OS) – Master controller for all computer activities Controls user-to- digital-device interaction Controls digital-device- to-digital-devices interaction © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Operating Systems—An Overview (Slide 2 of 2) Windows Settings app Windows 10 Task Manager(Alt+Shift+Del) © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 1 of 3) User interface combination of hardware and software that determines how you interact with a computer Three major operating systems Windows Mac OS Linux Each OS has different versions Wide range of consumer needs © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 2 of 3) Windows 10 user interface © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Operating Systems—A Comparison (Slide 3 of 3) Major tablet operating systems Android iOS – Apple Windows tablet © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Utility Software (Slide 1 of 4) Utility software or utilities Performs non-required, but still important tasks Backup data Recover data Restore computer to previous settings Part of the OS or can be third-party © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Utility Software (Slide 2 of 4) Compression utility Reduce file size Included in Windows 10 Third party examples include WinZip, IZArc, QuickZip, PKZIP Security utilities Scan incoming and outgoing files File encryption Remove files Customize desktop (themes) © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Utility Software (Slide 3 of 4) PDF (portable document reader) Universal format Need a document reader utility Adobe Reader is free © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Utility Software (Slide 4 of 4) Device driver Helps peripheral device to establish communication with computer © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Office Productivity Software (Slide 1 of 4) Designed to be used in an office Integrates word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and scheduling Software Suite Collection of application software sold as a single package © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Office Productivity Software (Slide 2 of 4) Word processing software Used to produce documents Microsoft Word, OpenOffice Writer Spreadsheet software For projects with repetitive calculations Worksheet – grid of columns and rows Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice Calc © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Office Productivity Software (Slide 3 of 4) Database software Used to create a collection of data that is stored electronically as a series of records in tables Microsoft Access, Filemaker Pro, OpenOffice Base Presentation software Provides all the tools needed to make a series of electronic slides Microsoft PowerPoint, iWork Keynote, OpenOffice Impress © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Office Productivity Software (Slide 4 of 4) Other Productivity Software Web authoring Design and develop webpages Desktop Publishing Provides both word processing and graphic design tools Microsoft Publisher © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Graphics Software (Slide 1 of 3) Picture, drawing, sketch, photograph, image, or icon on screen or printed output Graphics software Helps you create, display, modify, manipulate, and print graphics Paint or image editing software – used to create more sophisticated images Photo editing software – used to enhance quality of photos © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Graphics Software (Slide 2 of 3) Clip art Readily available images used with productivity software Important not to violate any copyrights © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Graphics Software (Slide 3 of 3) 3D graphics software CAD (computer aided design) for blueprints and product specs Wire-frame models © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Other Application Software (Slide 1 of 4) Entertainment Gaming Music and video Education Business Science © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Other Application Software (Slide 2 of 4) Audio editing software Computer-aided music software © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Other Application Software (Slide 3 of 4) Video editing and DVD authoring software © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.

Other Application Software (Slide 4 of 4) Project Management Software © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.