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System Sofware
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(main def )Coordinates hardware activities (sub def) a collection of programs that interact w/ computer hardware and software
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Application Software
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Programs that apply the power of computers to help perform tasks or SOLVE problems for people groups and organizations
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Freeware
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software made availible to the public for free
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Shareware
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"Try before you buy" allows a demo mode (usually 30 days) to evaluate it before you buy
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GUI
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Graphical User Interface. uses the keyboard to manipulate graphic images on the display which issue commands to the computer. ie. icons, desktop, windows
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Windows
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Most popular operating system-vista most recent
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Mac OS
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Native Operating System for Mac PC easy to use graphical interface -popular for those working in arts, sciences and math
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Linux
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developed by Linus Toralds in 1991
open source software package |
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Utility Program
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any system software, besides the OS that assists in maintaining, managing, and protecting computer resources
-merge and sort sets of data -keep track of computer jobs being run -perform other routine tasks |
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PIM
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Personal Information Management. allows users to store useful info (to do lists, calander etc)
info can be linked to other hardware |
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AI
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Artificial Intelligence. computers w/ the ability to simulate human thought
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Neural Network
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Simulate the functioning of the human brain in software
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Fuzzy Systems
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based on fuzzy logic
reasoning thats approx rather than precise (anti-lock brakes) |
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Protocols
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rules implemented in network software and hardware. Est connections b/w 2+ computers allowing them to communicate
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Internet Backbone
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main internet pathways
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