Operating Software
An operating system is software that communicates with the hardware and allows users to run programs. It is the most. it is the most important program to run on the PC. It is usually in the form of a simple interface for users to interact with the computer and allow software and hardware to be used appropriately. Examples include Windows 7/8/XP and Apple Operating Software. Benefits include Allows users to run pc without any knowledge of coding. Acts as a median between the input and output devices And allows hardware and software to work. The operating system's application is used as the program used to run the computer. Users use its more simplified interface to communicate between the computer and hardware/software. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/O/operating_system.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/operating+system http://www.eltalearning.com/microsoft-windows-7-available-at-lower-rate-in-india/2009/10/25/ http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Technology/Pix/columnists/2012/7/25/1343238353480/OS-X-Mountain-Lion-008.jpg |
Utility Software
Utility software are any software designed to aid in analysing, configuring, optimizing and maintaining a computer. They are classified as a control program and usually focus on how the computer infrastructure operates. Types of utility software include virus scanners such as Norton systemworks, system profilers, disk checkers, disk compressors and file managers. Benefits of utility software include:
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Software Suites & Packages
Software suite and packages are software that combines multiple applications into one program. A package of programs combined together that can be simply installed altogether and installs applications that have multiple varied uses. Allows simple and easy installation of multiple programs at once. They have lower cost than buying all the products in one go. Also updates update all the products in one go, making updates easier. Software packages include Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite. They can perform activities such as: -Information storage -image editing -video creating and editing -and easy chart making and mathematical computations. http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Software+suite http://searchsap.techtarget.com/definition/suite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_package http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_suite http://tlc.ecuad.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/microsoftoffice.jpg http://tlc.ecuad.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Adobe_Creative_Suite.png |
Customised packages
Customised packages are software that are specifically developed for certain functions for an individual. They are written by a programmer using programming language in Java or C++. As a result of this, customised packages are extremely costly. Benefits of customised packages include:
Utility software can be used for various tasks desired by the creator such as in ATMs and supermarket checkouts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utility_software http://web1.baulkham-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/file.php/1106/Term_4_2014/ISTch07.pdf |
Data Compression Software
Data compression software is software that is used to encode data so it takes up less storage space and less bandwidth to send. Data compression software is a storage software that has been created by a programmer and works by removing any repeats of information in files. Benefits include:
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Data recording software
A data recording software also known as a data logger is a software which records data over time. They are classified as a storage software.
Benefits of a data recording software are:
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A data recording software also known as a data logger is a software which records data over time. They are classified as a storage software.
Benefits of a data recording software are:
- costs are now reduced
- the ability to automatically collect data on a 24-hour basis
http://www.ni.com/data_logger/