Software Application

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2015 IT Notes of chapter 1
Dim Ah
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Software Software is a collection of instructions that can 'run' on a computer or (an application).Also isn't a physical thing, it is just a bunch of codes
Operating System (OS) - Manage the use of CPU - Inputs and outputs - Memory resource and hardware
Utility Software - Manage the hard disk, compresses - Encrypts files, and scans for viruses
Application Software - Creating and managing data ( word processors, desktop publishing, spreadsheets [financial models], database management, presentation software, programming software )
Application Software - Moving and video images ( photo-editing, animation software, video-editing software )
Application Software - communication ( web-browsing, chat, instant messaging )
Programming Software - Create and check the code ( compilers to convert the source code into object code instructions understand by computers )
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