Software
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The document outlines different types of software, including system software like the operating system and file management utilities, as well as application software for tasks like word processing, graphics, multimedia, and sound. It notes that operating systems handle system hardware, utilities can compress files, and file management allocates storage space. Application software choices depend on user needs, with designers preferring graphics tools and more expensive programs offering more features.
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- 2. Software in general is responsible for being the platform of interaction between computer and user. System Software – The Operating System, File Management, and Utilities. Application Software – Word Processing Software, Multimedia Software, Sound Software, Picture Software.
- 3. Operating System – Handles and controls the system hardware used in a users computer Utilities – Can compress, encode, decode data or several files into one file. File Management – Allocation of files on the computer (windows explorer)
- 4. Word Processing – Has a balance of text and graphical capabilities Graphics – Has extensive graphical capabilities, use of vector software Multimedia – Has video, Graphical and sound capabilities. Sound – Has extensive audio capabilities
- 5. There are several factors to consider for application software, based on what the user seeks. For example, a designer may require software with many graphic creation features. As the cost of software goes up, so does the number of features offered.