TypiNg..

    ..typing is the process of inputting text into a device, such as a typewriter, cell phone, computer, or a calculator, by pressing keys on a keyboard. It can be distinguished from other means of input, such as the use of pointing devices like the computer mouse, and text input via speed recognition.

SoftwAre..

Software...

          All of us know what does software is and how big is its contributions in our computers.

What is Software?

-Programs that make a computer run.

-Sets of instructions which tell the computer what to do to come up with the desired result.

Concept

-The hardware needs the software to be useful; the software needs the hardware to be useful.

-When the user needs something to be done the computer, he/she gives instructions in the form of software to computer hardware.

-These instructions need to be written in a language that is readily understood by the computer and that language is called the machine language.

Machine Language

-A language that is easy to understand for the uPs.

-Though readily understood by microprocessors, it is very difficult to write in for human programmers.

-Language translators were invented to overcome this problem.

Language translators

-Human programmers write programs in a language that is easy to understand for them.

-They use language translators to convert that program into machine language. 

Types of Software..

System Software

          -programs that work automatically once you open or boot your computer.

          -their task include loading and running programs, checking and protecting computers and controlling hardware.

          -it is the control software that operates the hardware and allows the application to run.

          *Operating Software (OS)

                   -perform its work invisibly to control the internal functions of a computer.

                   -interacts directly with the computer hardware.

Examples:

          Windows XP- home and business

          Windows 2000- business network use

          Mac Operating System- GUI, graphics

          OS/2 Warp- commercial work

          UNIX- general purpose, mainframe

          Linux- alternative to windows

          Dos- command driven

         

*Operating System

                    -run in the background without the users being aware of it.

                    -controls the inputs, outputs, interrupts, and storage of files as                          requested by the applications software.

Application Software

          -programs installed in the computer.

          -enables the user to do different tasks.  

          -used for a specific purpose or application.

·        Word processing

·        Numerical analysis and storage

·        Recording of data

·        Designing and graphics

·         Image processing

·        Presentations

·        Desk top publishing

·        Web design

Word Processors

            -Used in creating letters, memos, reports and other write- ups.

            Examples:

                               WordStar    MS Word        WordPerfect 

Electronic Spreadsheet

            -software that are equipped with rows and columns where data may be entered and processed automatically or tabulated.

            Examples:

                             VisiCalc          Quattro             Lotus 123

                            Supercalc        Ms Works        Excel

                             *VisiCalc- the first Spreadsheet      

Database

            -programs that can be use to organize data in a customized way.

            Examples:

                             Ms Access       Foxbase          Oracle

                             Dbase              MySQL           Lotus Approach                     

Utility Programs

·        Virus checking and cleaning.

·        Security using identification and passwords.

·        File and hard disk management for efficiency and storage.

·        Customizing the computer to the user’s requirements.

·        Setting peripheral devices to the user’s requirements.

Utilities

            -computer programs that perform a particular function related to computer system management and maintenance.

            Examples:

1.     Anti-virus Software

2.     Data comprehension Software

3.     Disk optimization Software

4.     Disk backup Software

5.     Disk cleaner

Entertainment Software

            -specially designed for fun and relaxation.

            Examples:

                             Real Player         WinAmp         QuickTime

                             Windows Media Player              VLC Media

Multimedia, Desktop and Image Editing Software

            -used to create graphics and publications and to edit images.

            Examples:

                             Adobe Photoshop            Adobe Pagemaker

                             Corel Draw                      Publisher

            Now, we already understand how important the software is, so without it, our computers will not be able to run and operate,