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1. Mary Help College Information Technology Support Service Level -One Install Software Application INFORMATION SHEET Prepared by: Gemeda Abugare Baduke

2. Learning Outcome Determine software and upgrade requirements Obtain software or software upgrade Install or upgrade software Install Software Application

3. OBJECTIVES Introduction to computer software Identify and document Client software requirements LO1: Determine software and upgrade requirements

4. Contents What is software? Types of Software System s/w, Application s/w, Open source & Proprietary s/w Examples of system Software Operating System, Device driver, Utilities Examples of Application Software Word processors, Spreadsheets, Graphics Presentation, Database systems, Multimedia sw, Simulation s w, Educational sw etc. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

5. What is Computer Software? Computer software is a program that tells a computer what to do or how to carry out a task. Computer software is the actual programs that run inside the computer that make everything function. Whether it's the start-up program, Windows, a word processor or Internet Explorer, software is what you use to make your computer provide certain functions. Computer Instructions or data, anything that can be stored electronically. For example: There is a problem in the Software implies – Problem with program or data. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE A tablet computer running a game, a type of software.

6. Think about some machine / items / devices having only Hardware. Think about some machine / items / devices having both Hardware and Software. Questions ?

7. Types of Computer Software? System Software and Application Software Open Source Software and Proprietary Software 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

8. What is System Software? System Software includes the Operating System and all the utilities that enable the computer to function. System software is a term referring to any computer software which manages and controls the hardware so that application software can perform a task. Example: Operating Systems, Utilities Software, Device drivers. What is Application Software? Application Software includes programs that do real work for user. Example: Payroll systems, Inventory Control, Manage student database, Word Processor, Spreadsheet and Database Management System etc., 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

9. What is Open Source Software? Open source software (also called Free Software) is computer software whose source code is available under a license that permits users to use, change, and improve the software , and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified form. It is often developed in a public, collaborative manner . Well-known OSS products are Linux/Unix, Netscape, Apache , etc., What is Proprietary Software? Proprietary software (also called non-free software ) is software with restrictions on using, copying and modifying as enforced by the proprietor. Restrictions on use, modification and copying is achieved by either legal or technical means and sometimes both. A good example of proprietary software is Microsoft . Other examples: CAD, Norton Antivirus, Microsoft Office etc. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

10. Questions 1. What are advantages of free software? Available at minimal cost Provides by full freedom Full freedom to upgrades Less security Full freedom to change To modify Questions ?

11. Types of System Software I. Operating System: Operating System is a software, which makes a computer to actually work. It is the software the enables all the programs we use. The OS organizes and controls the hardware. OS acts as an interface between the application programs and the machine hardware. Examples: Windows(XP,Vista,7), Linux/Unix( Ubuntu , Red Hat), and Mac OS, etc. II. Utilities: Utility software is designed to help you monitor and configure settings for your computer system equipment, the operating system, or application software. utilities focus on computer-centric tasks such as blocking viruses or diagnosing hard disk errors. Examples: security software (Norton Antivirus, McAfee Virus Scan Plus, and a vast! Antivirus) and diagnostic tools 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

12. Types of System Software III. Device driver A device driver is software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer. This type of system software is used by printers, monitors, graphics cards, sound cards, network cards, modems, storage devices, mice, and scanners. Once installed, a device driver automatically starts when it is needed. Device drivers usually run in the background, without opening a window on the screen. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

13. Application Software: I. Word Processing Word processing is a tool that helps user in creating, editing, and printing documents. Word processors will normally have the following capabilities built into them:  Spell checking Standard layouts for normal documents Have some characters appear in bold print, italics, or underlined Center lines, make text line up on the left side of the paper, or the right side of the paper Save the document so it can be used again print the document. Examples: Microsoft Word . 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

14. Application Software: II. Spreadsheets: The spreadsheet packages are designed to use numbers and formulas to do calculations with ease. Examples of spreadsheets include: Budgets Payrolls Grade Calculations Address Lists The most commonly used spreadsheet programs are Microsoft Excel 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

15. Application Software: III. Graphic Presentations : The presentation programs can make giving presentations and using overheads easier.  Other uses include:  Slide Shows Repeating Computer Presentations on a computer monitor Using Sound and animation in slide shows  The most recognized graphic presentation programs are Microsoft PowerPoint. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

16. Application Software: IV. Database Management System (DBMS): A DBMS is a software tool that allows multiple users to store, access, and process data into useful information. Database programs are designed for these types of applications: Membership lists Student lists Grade reports Instructor schedules All of these have to be maintained so you can find what you need quickly and accurately.  Example: Microsoft Access or data base. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

17. Application Software: V. Multimedia Software: They allow users to create and play audio and video files. They are capable of playing media files. Audio converters, audio players, Video players, burners, video encoders and decoders are some forms of multimedia software. VI. Educational Software: It has the capabilities of running tests and tracking progress. It also has the capabilities of collaborative software. It is often used in teaching and self-learning. Dictionaries like Britannica and Encarta, mathematical software like Matlab and others like Google Earth and NASA World Wind are some of the well-known names in this category. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

18. Application Software: VII. Simulation Software: Used to simulate physical or abstract systems, simulation software finds applications in both, research and entertainment. Flight simulators and scientific simulators are examples of simulation software. VIII. Software that aid Engineering and Development of Products: These software are used in the design and development of hardware and software products. Integrated development environments (IDE) and computer language editing tools falls under this type of application software. Application programming interfaces which aid the communication of two or more software, are examples of this application software type. 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

19. Why Client needs computer software? Depending on what a client need to accomplish, a number of different advantages exist for using software of a variety of types: Make Tasks Easier Software , and computers in general, offer you the ability to make a lot of tasks much easier. For instance, it is completely possible to write a novel by hand or on a typewriter. However, if you use a word processing program, you can re-arrange your text as you wish, save it, delete it and check your spelling and grammar. Additionally, you won't need to re-learn any typing technique. Software can make lots of routine tasks easier , such as keeping records with spreadsheet programs, or letting you use a digital calculator that you won't lose or misplace when you need it . 1.2 Identify and document Client software requirements

20. Why Client needs computer software ? Spreads Information Software can often help you do things that you may not know how to do. For instance, accounting software and tax software can help people with no knowledge of tax law or accounting principles keep track of a business's books and find all necessary deductions come tax time. Software programs can also help people who have no knowledge of hypertext markup language, which is the computer language used to make websites, design and build websites. Software makes all of these tasks, which would normally require a much more knowledgeable expert to complete, possible. 1.2 Identify and document Client software requirements

21. Why Client needs computer software ? Minimize Cost Software is a cost-effective means of solving problems. For instance, say that you need to find a way to store all of your records. You could put years, if not decades, of physical records onto a digital database using database software and/or a spreadsheet program. Between eliminating the need for your physical files, saving you physical room, and giving you a way to more easily track your records, the software has saved you time and money. Additionally , some types of software like this are completely free to download, increasing the savings even more. 1.2 Identify and document Client software requirements

22. Summary Types of Computer Software

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24. Summary Advantages using computer software Mary Help College / Salesian Sister Don Bosco church Gemeda Abugare Student at First Level One ( first year ) In 2 1 1 E . C

25. Questions : Define Computer Software. What is the advantage of using computer software? What is the difference between System Software and Application Software Open source Software and Proprietary Software Find the Operating System, you are using and its version. Write the example of application soft ware at list 3. Advantages and disadvantages free software Find 5 proprietary software names. Write the main function of the following software. Word Processing Spreadsheets Device driver A vast Antivirus Self check Questions

26. Questions : 8. Write following software types based on their categories in the table given below: Payroll systems Database Management System Linux OS, Avast Antivirus Netscape, Word Processor, Apache Spreadsheet AutoCAD, Norton Antivirus Sound Driver Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows7, Unix OS Ubuntu OS Red Hat OS Mac OS McAfee Antivirus Peachtree 2010 Self check Questions System SW Application SW Open Source SW Proprietary SW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -