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SOFTWARE
1. Computer Application Software
2. Types of Computer Software
3. Software Licensing
4. Types of Software License
5. Software Piracy
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• Computer software, or just software, is a collection
of computer programs and related data that provides
the instructions for telling a computer what to do and
how to do it.
• Any set of instructions that guides the hardware
and tells it how to accomplish each task.
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System Software
• System software is computer software designed to
operate the computer hardware to provide basic
functionality and to provide a platform for running
application software.
• Refers to the operating system and all utility
programs that manage computer resources at a low
level.
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• The BIOS (basic input/output system) gets the
computer system started after you turn it on and
manages the data flow between the operating
system and attached devices such as the hard disk,
video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
• The boot program loads the operating system into
the computer's main memory or random access
memory (RAM).
• System software also includes system utilities, such
as the disk defragmenter and System Restore.
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Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) Program
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Disk Defragmenter
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Disk Cleanup
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Disk Partition Tool
OPERATING SYSTEM
• An operating system, or "OS," is software that
communicates with the hardware and allows other
programs to run. It is comprised of system software, or the
fundamental files your computer needs to boot up and
function. Every desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone
includes an operating system that provides basic
functionality for the device.
• Desktop – Windows and Linux
• Smart Phones – Android, IOS
Programming Software
• Programming software include tools in the form of
programs or applications that software developers
use to create, debug, maintain, or otherwise
support other programs and applications.
• The term usually refers to relatively simple programs
such as compilers, debuggers, interpreters,
linkers, and text editors,
Programming Software
• Example of programming language:
– C
– C++
– C#
– BASIC
– JAVA
– Visual Basic
– Phyton
– HTML
– PHP
Application Software
• A program or group of programs designed for end
users
• Allows end users to accomplish one or more specific
(non-computer related) tasks.
Examples of Computer Application Software
• Word processor
• Spreedsheet
• Presentation Software
• Database Management System
• Dekstop Publisher
• Graphic Editor
• Web Browser
Word Processor
• Word processor is a software program capable of
creating, storing, and printing documents.
• Unlike the standard typewriter, users using word
processors have the ability of creating a document
and making any changes anywhere in the document.
• This document can also be saved for modification at
a later time or to be opened on any other computer
using the same word processor.
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Word Processor
Features
• Insert text
• Delete text
• Cut and paste
• Copy
• Page size and margins
• Search and replace
• Print
Word Processor
Examples
• Microsoft Word
• WordPro
• AppleWorks
Spreadsheet
• Spreadsheet is a data file made up of rows and
columns that are used to sort data and allow a user
to manipulate and arrange data easily, commonly
numerical data.
• What makes a spreadsheet software program most
unique is its ability to calculate values using
mathematical formulas and the data in the cells.
Spreadsheet
• Features:
– Formulas
– Functions
– Charts
– Cut/Copy/Paste with single cells or ranges of cells
– Cells formatting
– Cells merging
Spreadsheet
Examples
• Microsoft Excel
• Lotus 1-2-3
• Apple Numbers
• OpenOffice Calc
Presentation Software
• A presentation program is a software program that
helps create a slideshow that addresses a topic.
• Presentation programs are often used in businesses
and schools for discussing a topic or for teaching.
• It typically includes three major functions:
– an editor that allows text to be inserted and
formatted
– a method for inserting and manipulating graphic
images
– a slide-show system to display the content.
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Presentation Software
• Features:
– Insert Slide
– Deletion of Inserted slides
– Allows cut and paste slides in any order.
– Allows duplication content or slide
– Allows you to display the presentation designed in
a slide show system. (View Slide Feature)
– Allows animations and/or sounds manipulations on
objects in the slide.
Presentation Software
Example:
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe Persuasion
• Hypercard
• OpenOffice Impress
• Scala Multimedia
• Database Management System (DBMS) Software
• A program that controls the
organization, storage,management, and
retrieval of data in a database.
• Users can create tables, queries, forms
and reports.
Database Management System (DBMS) Software
• Example:
– Microsoft Access
– Oracle Database
– MySQL
– FoxPro
Desktop Publishing Software
• Used to produce high-quality printed documents such
as magazine, greeting card, posters, etc.
• Allows you to use different typefaces, specify various
margins and justifications, and embed illustrations
and graphs directly into the text.
Desktop Publishing Software
• Example:
– Adobe Indesign
– QuarkXpress
– MS Publisher
Web Browser
• Web browser, a software application used to
locate and display Web pages.
• Example:
– Internet Explore (IE)
– Mozilla Firefox
– Opera
– Chrome
– Safari
Web Browser
Graphic Software
• Graphics software or image editing
software is a program or collection of
programs that enable a person to
manipulate visual images on a
computer.
• Computer graphics can be classified
into two distinct categories:
– raster graphics
– vector graphics
Raster Graphic Editor
• A raster graphics editor is a computer program that
allows users to paint and edit pictures interactively on
the computer screen and save them in one of many
popular “bitmap” or “raster” formats
• Common features:
– Select a region for editing
– Draw lines with brushes of different color, size,
shape and pressure
– Add typed letters in different font styles
– Apply various filters for effects
– Convert between various image formats
Bitmap Graphic Editor
Examples
• Adobe Photoshop
• PaintShop Pro
• iPhoto
• GIMP
Vector Graphic Editor
• Also known as drawing software.
• A computer program that allows users to
compose and edit vector graphics images
interactively on a computer.
• Vector editors are often better for page layout,
typography, logos, sharp-edged artistic
illustrations (e.g. cartoons, clip art, complex
geometric patterns), technical illustrations,
diagramming and flowcharting.
Vector Graphic Editor
Examples
• Adobe Illustrator
• Macromedia Freehand
• Xara Xtreme
• Inkscape
Software Licensing
• Is a legal instrument (by way of contract law)
governing the usage or redistribution of software
• Allowing an individual or group to use a piece of
software
• Nearly all applications are licensed
• Some are based on the number machines on which
the licensed program can run whereas others are
based on the number of users that can use the
program
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Types of Software License
• Registerware
• Shareware
• Freeware
• Open source
• Demoware
• Abandonware
Registerware
• Refers to computer software which requires the user
to give personal information through registration in
order to download or use the program.
• Shareware/Demoware
• Refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed
without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination
of functionality, availability, or convenience.
Freeware
• Computer software that is available for use with no
cost or for an optional fee.
• Freeware is different from shareware, where the
user is obliged to pay.
Open Source Software (OSS)
• OSS is also a free software.
• OSS can be defined as computer software for which
the human-readable source code is made available
under a copyright license (or arrangement such as
the public domain) that meets the Open Source
Definition.
• This permits users to use, change, and improve the
software, and to redistribute it in modified or
unmodified form.
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Abandonware
• It refers to sofware that is no longer available for
purchase or that is at least a certain amount of years
old.
License Key
• A software license key is a pattern of
numbers and/or letters provided to
licensed users of a software program.
• License keys are typically created and
delivered via a license generator once
a software user has paid for the
software and has agreed to the
conditions of use and distribution as
legally specified in the software
license.
License Key
Software Piracy
• The unauthorized copying of software.
• Refers to ways of obtaining software without the
permission of the software holder
• Some common types of software piracy include:
– Counterfeit software
– OEM unbundling
– Softlifting
– Hard disk loading
– Internet software piracy
Software Piracy
Counterfeit Software
• A type of software piracy that occurs when fake
copies of software are produced using a CD burner
to copy the software
• Counterfeit software is usually sold at prices well
below that of the retail price of the legitimate
software
Software Piracy
OEM Unbundling
• Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
unbundling is a type of software piracy that occurs
when OEM-packaged software is separated from the
hardware it originally came bundled with, at the
OEM or retail level of sale.
Software Piracy
Softlifting
• A type of software piracy that occurs when users
share their software with other users who are not
authorized to have access by the End-User License
Agreement (EULA).
• The most common type of softlifting occurs when a
person does legitimately purchase software but
installs it onto multiple computers which is a violation
of the licensing agreement.
Software Piracy
Hard Disk Loading
• A type of software piracy that occurs when
hardware dealers install an unauthorized copy
of commercial software onto a computer
system.
• In many cases consumers will not receive any
manuals or original CD of the software but the
hardware dealer may charge for the illegal
software in the total system purchase price.
• Internet Software Piracy
• A type of software piracy that
occurs when software, which is
illegally obtained through Internet
channels, usually through peer-to-
peer file sharing systems.
