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Chapter 2
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Hardware and Software 1

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Overview of Software
Computer programs:
Sequences of instructions for the computer
Documentation:
Describes program functions to help the user operate the computer system
Types of software:
- Systems software :
is the set of programs designed to coordinate the activities and functions of the hardware and various programs throughout the computer system.
- Application software:
consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.
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Systems Software
Includes:
Operating systems
Utility programs
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Operating Systems
Set of programs that controls computer hardware and acts as an interface with application programs.
Can control one computer or multiple computers, or
Can allow multiple users to interact with one computer
Combinations of OSs, computers, and users:
Single computer with a single user
Single computer with multiple users
Multiple computers with multiple users
Special-purpose computers
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5. Operating Systems (continued)
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6. Operating Systems (continued)
Activities performed by the operating system:
Perform common computer hardware functions
Provide a user interface and input/output management
Provide a degree of hardware independence
Manage system memory
Manage processing tasks
Provide networking capability
Control access to system resources
Manage files
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7. Operating Systems (continued)
Common hardware functions:
Get input from keyboard or another input device
Retrieve data from disks
Store data on disks
Display information on a monitor or printer
- OS acts as an intermediary between the application and the hardware.
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8. Operating Systems (continued)
User interface and input/output management:
User interface:
Allows individuals to access and command the computer system
Command-based user interface:
Requires that text commands be given to the computer to perform basic activities
Graphical user interface (GUI):
Uses icons and menus displayed on screen to send commands to the computer system
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9. Operating Systems (continued)
Hardware independence:
Application program interface (API):
Allows applications to make use of the operating system
- Programmers can use APIs to create application software without understanding the inner workings of the operating system.(figure 2.10)
Memory management:
Allows computer to execute program instructions effectively and to speed processing.
virtual memory: allocates space on the hard disk to supplement the immediate, functional memory capacity of RAM.
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10. Operating Systems (continued)
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11. Operating Systems (continued)
Processing tasks:
Multitasking:
More than one program can run at the same time
Time-sharing:
Allows more than one person to use a computer system at the same time
Scalability:
Ability of the computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly
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12. Operating Systems (continued)
Networking capability:
Allows computers in a network to send and receive data and share computing resources
Access to system resources and security:
Protection against unauthorized access
OS establishes a logon procedure
File management:
Ensures that files in secondary storage are available when needed and that they are protected from access by unauthorized users
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13. Current Operating Systems
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Utility Programs
Help to perform maintenance or correct problems with a computer system
Some can help computer systems run better and longer without problems
Can help to secure and safeguard data
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15. Utility Programs (continued)
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Application Software
Application programs:
Interact with systems software
Help you perform common tasks, such as:
Creating and formatting text documents
Performing calculations
Managing information
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17. Types and Functions of Application Software
Proprietary software:
One-of-a-kind program for a specific application, usually developed and owned by a single company
Off-the-shelf software:
Software mass-produced by software vendors to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals.
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19. Types and Functions of Application Software
Application service provider (ASP):
Company that can provide software, support, and computer hardware on which to run the software from the user’s facilities over a network
- advantages :
contract customization of off-the-shelf software.
speed deployment of new applications while helping IS managers avoid implementation headaches .
reducing the need for many skilled IS staff members.
decreasing project start-up expenses.
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20. Types and Functions of Application Software
- disadvantages :
sensitive information could be compromised in a number of ways, including unauthorized access by employees or computer hackers.
the ASP might not be able to keep its computers and network up and running as consistently as necessary.
a disaster could disable the ASP’s data center, temporarily putting an organization out of business.
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21. Overview of Application Software (continued)
Software as a service (SaaS):
Allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered business application software by paying a monthly service charge or a per-use fee
Can reduce expenses by sharing its running applications among many businesses
Cloud computing:
Use of computing resources on the Internet (the cloud) rather than on local computers
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22. Personal Application Software
Word processing
Spreadsheet analysis
Database applications
Graphics program
Personal information managers
Software suites and integrated software packages
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24. Personal Application Software
-word processing :
If you write reports, letters, or term papers, word-processing applications can be indispensable.
checking spelling, creating tables, inserting formulas, creating graphics, and much more.
Spreadsheet Analysis:
Used to prepare budgets, forecast profits, analyze insurance programs, summarize income tax data, and analyze investments.
Has Features include graphics, limited database capabilities, statistical analysis, built-in business functions.
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25. Personal Application Software
-Database Applications:
are ideal for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data. These applications are particularly useful when you need to manipulate a large amount of data and produce reports and documents.
-Graphic Programs :
can be used to develop advertising brochures, announcements, and full-color presentations.
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26. Personal Application Software
-Personal Information Managers (PIMs) :
help individuals, groups, and organizations store useful information, such as a list of tasks to complete or a list of names and addresses.
- Software Suites and Integrated Software Packages:
A software suite is a collection of single programs packaged together in a bundle.
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27. Mobile Application Software
Operating systems designed for smartphones include:
OS X iPhone, Android, and WebOS
Tens of thousands of applications have been:
Developed by third parties for the iPhone
Palm WebOS:
Has only recently released its software development kit
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28. Mobile Application Software
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29. Workgroup Application Software
Support teamwork, whether people are in the same location or dispersed around the world
Groupware:
Software that helps groups of people work together more effectively
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30. Enterprise Application Software
Software that benefits an entire organization
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software:
Set of integrated programs that manage a company’s vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization
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31. Programming Languages
Sets of keywords, symbols, and a system of rules for constructing statements:
By which humans can communicate instructions to be executed by a computer
Programming:
Involves translating what a user wants to accomplish into instructions that the computer can understand and execute
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Summary
Hardware:
The physical components of a computer that perform the input, processing, storage, and output activities of the computer
Software:
Consists of programs that control the workings of the computer hardware
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Summary (continued)
Operating system (OS):
Set of computer programs that controls the computer hardware to support users’ computing needs
Manages tasks to allocate computer resources through multitasking and time-sharing
Application software:
Applies the power of the computer to solve problems and perform specific tasks
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