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Module 1.2 Software. Contents. Applications versus system software The operating system Application software Test and improve your knowledge Module Activities. Applications versus system software. Applications software. Group of programs that perform specific tasks for us as users.
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Contents • Applications versus system software • The operating system • Application software • Test and improve your knowledge • Module Activities
Applications versus system software Applications software Group of programs that perform specific tasks for us as users Word processing programs Gaming software Typing Tutor software
The operating system Software which controls all activities that take place inside the computer. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 Apple OS X Windows Mobile Linux IOS Android
The operating system Functions of the operating system: • Managing all the hardware and software on the • computer • Giving the computer instructions on how to do very • basic tasks Maintaining security (with the use of passwords, etc.) Providing us with an interface
The operating system The interface Graphical User Interface menus icons buttons
The operating system The interface The desktop widgets or gadgets
The operating system The interface Using menus shortcut keys not currently available further sub-menus
The operating system The interface Using menus The Alt key
The operating system The interface Other Windows components dialog box Textbox Spinner Radio button Command button
The operating system The interface Other Windows components Tab in dialog Combo and List box Check box
The operating system Accessories • Start Button • All Programs • Accessories
The operating system The Snipping Tool accessory The Free-form Snip Rectangular Snip Window Snip Full-screen Snip
Activity 1
Activity 2
Test and improveyourknowledge Overview of module
Test and improve your knowledge Important terms and concepts
Activity Module Activity