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SOFTWARE by Mind Map: SOFTWARE

1. DEFINITION

1.1. Series of instruction that tells the computer what task to perform and how to perform them

2. SYSTEM SOFTWARE

2.1. OPERATING SYSTEM

2.1.1. TYPE

2.1.1.1. STAND ALONE OPERATING SYSTEM

2.1.1.2. SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM

2.1.1.3. EMBEDDED OPERATING SYSTEM

2.1.2. FUNCTION OF OPERTING SYSTEM

2.1.2.1. Start and Shutdown a computer

2.1.2.1.1. The process of starting or restarting a computer is calling "BOOTING"

2.1.2.2. Provide a user interface

2.1.2.2.1. Controls how you enter data and instruction and how information is displayed on the screen

2.1.2.3. Manage program

2.1.2.3.1. Manage multiple programs and processes while use the computer

2.1.2.4. Manage memory

2.1.2.4.1. Memory management optimize the use of RAM

2.1.2.5. Establish an internet connection

2.1.2.5.1. OS typically provide a means to establish internet connection

2.1.2.6. Monitor performance

2.1.2.6.1. Program that assesses and reports information about various computer resource and devices

2.1.2.7. Control a network

2.1.2.7.1. Some operating systems are designed to work with a server on a network

2.2. UTILITY PROGRAM

2.2.1. FILE MANAGER

2.2.1.1. To provide routine file management tasks

2.2.2. DISK CLEANUP

2.2.2.1. Searches and removes unnecessary files

2.2.2.1.1. CCleaner,Microsoft disk cleanup

2.2.3. COMPRESSION TOOLS

2.2.3.1. to reduce the size of a files

2.2.3.1.1. WinRaR,Winzip

2.2.4. ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM

2.2.4.1. To protect,search and remove viruses from the computer

2.2.4.1.1. AviraKapersky

2.2.5. SPYWARE REMOVER

2.2.5.1. To detects and deletes spyware

2.2.5.1.1. Spy Bot,Spyware doctor

2.2.6. DISK DEFRAGMENTER

2.2.6.1. To reorganizes the files and unused space on computer hard disk

2.2.6.1.1. My Defrag,Defragger

2.2.7. BACKUP AND RESTORE

2.2.7.1. A backup utility allows users to copy files to another storage

2.2.7.1.1. Windows backup,bacula

2.2.7.2. A restore utility reverses the [rocess and returns backed up files to their original form

3. APPLICATION SOFTWARE

3.1. DEFINITION

3.1.1. Application software consisit of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks

3.2. TYPE

3.2.1. WEB BROWSER

3.2.1.1. Allows users to acess and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the internet

3.2.1.1.1. PROPRIETY SOFTWARE

3.2.1.1.2. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

3.2.2. WORD PROCESSING

3.2.2.1. Allows users to create and manipulate documents

3.2.2.1.1. PROPRIETY SOFTWARE

3.2.2.1.2. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

3.2.3. SPREADSHEET

3.2.3.1. Allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculation

3.2.3.1.1. PROPRIETY SOFTWARE

3.2.3.1.2. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

3.2.4. DATABASE

3.2.4.1. Allows users to create,access and manage a databse

3.2.4.1.1. PROPRIETY SOFTWARE

3.2.4.1.2. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

3.2.5. PRESENTATION

3.2.5.1. Allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas,message and other information to a group

3.2.5.1.1. PROPRIETY SOFTWARE

3.2.5.1.2. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE