Computer software

Makes notes on software and post them on your OneNote page

Your notes should touch on the following;

• Application software with examples

• Systems software which includes operating system and utility programs with examples

• Computer interface for example,  Command Line Interface CLI, GUI, MDI, Voice Interface and others

• Software licencing; Distinguish between shareware, public domain, freeware, proprietary and open source software

• Licensing authorities: Business Software Alliance (BSA)
• Commercial and custom-built (bespoke) software
• Registration, serial number, warranty, copyright agreement
• Web-based software
• User support: manuals, assistants, tutorials, help systems, “Read Me” files
• Macros, templates, wizards

Make further Notes on the following;

a) File formats

- What are file formats?

- Describe the different file formats 

b) System Utilities

- Describe the different System utility activity.

http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/utilitites/miniweb/pg2.htm

Introduction to Software slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net/samudin/applicaton-software

http://www.slideshare.net/ThaierFandakly/chapter-08-discovering-coputers-2012

The Future of Software
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwj2s_5e12U