COMPUTER SOFTWARE

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Definition:
Software, or program, enables a computer to perform specific
tasks, as opposed to the physical components of the system
(hardware).
Who Was Ada Lovelace?
The daughter of famed poet Lord
Byron, Augusta Ada Byron, Countess
of Lovelace—better known as "Ada
Lovelace"—was born in London on
December 10, 1815. Ada showed her
gift for mathematics at an early age.
She translated an article on an
invention by Charles Babbage
(known as the Father of the
Computer), and added her own
comments. Because she introduced
many computer concepts, Ada is
considered the first computer
programmer. Ada died on November
27, 1852.
Two main types:
•Application Software – consists of programs designed to make
users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
•System Software – consists of programs that control or maintain
the operations of the computer and its devices.
 System software actually controls the hardware so that
application software can perform any action or task.

 The System Software consist of the Operating System and all the
utilities that enable the computer to function.
a set of programs containing instructions that
coordinate all the activities among computer
hardware resources. Also called platform
provides user interface
manages programs
manages memory
schedules jobs
configure devices
establishes an Internet connection
monitors performance
providing file management and other utilities
controlling a network
administering security
1)Stand-alone OS – a complete operating system that works on a desktop
computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device. Ex. DOS, Windows XP,
Mac OS X, UNIX and Linux
2. Network OS – an operating system that is designed specifically to support
a network and typically resides in a server. Ex. Netware, Windows Server 2003,
UNIX, Linux and Solaris.
3. Embedded OS – an operating system found on most PDAs and
small devices. Ex. Windows CE, Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Embedded
Linux and Symbian OS.
 Browsing  Is small, fast ,and efficient
 Messaging  Easy to use
 Multimedia  Allows simple and fast desktop
 Communication Protocol synchronization
 Mobile telephony  Embraces diversity
 Data Synchronization
 Security
 Most secured and customized and open source  Palm OS is discontinued mobile
operating system operating system initially developed by
 Support different version of mobile 2G, 2,5G, Palm Inc., for personal digital assistants
3G (PDAs) in 1996. It was designed for ease
 Integrated multimode Mobile telephony of use with a touchscreen-based
 Application environment graphical user interface
 Multi-tasking
 Robustness
 Flexible
• A program that performs maintenance-type tasks, usually related to
managing a computer, its devices, or its programs. Also called utility,
could be built-in programs in the Operating System or stand-alone
utilities.
• Helps maintain or configure a computer. Many of these are installed at
the same time as the OS but they can also be added afterwards
• File manager, Image Viewer, Personal Firewall,
Uninstaller, Disk Scanner, Disk Defragmenter, Diagnostic
Utility, Backup Utility, and Screensaver.
Antivirus Programs, Spyware Removers, Internet Filters (Anti-Spam
programs, Web Filters, Pop-up Blockers) File Compression, File
Conversion, CD/DVD Burning, and PC Maintenance.