The Software Archive is designed to preserve and provide access to all kinds of rare or difficult to find, legally downloadable software titles and background information on those titles.
The collection includes a broad range of software related materials including shareware, freeware, video news releases about software titles, speed runs of actual software game play, previews and promos for software games, high-score and skill replays of various game genres, and the art of filmmaking with real-time computer game engines.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
ITerating - Software Wikipedia Specialist
Do you want to get any update informations about software? Both Open source and Commercial product? Then you can check this web ITerating. This wiki-based site provides free information service about more than 17 thousands software products. By this site, you can get RSS feed that contains update information of software or certain categories according to your choice. All of ITerating contents is under licensed of Creative Common so that it can be shared for free.
Nicolas Vandenberghe, the director of ITerating said, “Our purpose is to serve the world by providing user manual of update software. By combining WIKI format and web semantic service, we can guarantee that ITerating site is as update as and as comprehensive as the original software site”.
In this site, you can read the comments of the software’s user. Including rating and its features. Are you an open source developer software? Register your free software here
Nicolas Vandenberghe, the director of ITerating said, “Our purpose is to serve the world by providing user manual of update software. By combining WIKI format and web semantic service, we can guarantee that ITerating site is as update as and as comprehensive as the original software site”.
In this site, you can read the comments of the software’s user. Including rating and its features. Are you an open source developer software? Register your free software here
wiki software
Jimmy Wales, founder of the user edited encyclopedia Wikipedia and site Wikia.com, plans to offer software, storage and network access for free to website creators who hope to create their own community websites.
Wales plans on sharing the software because many businesses have shown interest in using sharing technology to collaborate on group projects and ideas. "It is open-source software and open content," Wales told the Reuters. "We will be providing the computer hosting for free, and the publisher can keep the advertising revenue.
Wales plans on sharing the software because many businesses have shown interest in using sharing technology to collaborate on group projects and ideas. "It is open-source software and open content," Wales told the Reuters. "We will be providing the computer hosting for free, and the publisher can keep the advertising revenue.
Microsoft Cabinet Software Development Kit
he Cabinet Software Development Kit (SDK) is available from the Microsoft Download Center. If you use the File Compression Interface (FCI) and File Decompression Interface (FDI) to develop cabinet (.cab) files, you must use the Cabinet SDK. The Cabinet SDK includes documentation and samples for FCI and FDI, as well as the Makecab.exe and Cabarc.exe files.
The Cabsdk.exe file is the self-extracting, executable file that contains all the files of the Cabinet SDK. After you download the file, double-click the .exe file to extract the files.
The Cabsdk.exe file is the self-extracting, executable file that contains all the files of the Cabinet SDK. After you download the file, double-click the .exe file to extract the files.
Accounting Software Group
Looking for a Business Accounting software application with all of the powerful features of a $15,000+ accounting software package, but without the high price tag? If so, you've come to the right place.
Truly Customizable Accounting Software
Accounting Software Group's product of choice is the CYMAIV system. This robust accounting software application is available in three specific editions: the Financial Management System for business and corporate users, the Not For Profit system designed specifically for Non-Profit Organizations, and the Client Write-Up system geared specifically for CPAs and accounting firms.
Truly Customizable Accounting Software
Accounting Software Group's product of choice is the CYMAIV system. This robust accounting software application is available in three specific editions: the Financial Management System for business and corporate users, the Not For Profit system designed specifically for Non-Profit Organizations, and the Client Write-Up system geared specifically for CPAs and accounting firms.
Each edition is customized specifically to you, the end user, to ensure your accounting expectations are not only met, but surpassed.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Software engineering
Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. It encompasses techniques and procedures, often regulated by a software development process, with the purpose of improving the reliability and maintainability of software systems. The effort is necessitated by the potential complexity of those systems, which may contain millions of lines of code.
The term software engineering was coined by Brian Randell and popularized by F.L. Bauer during the NATO Software Engineering Conference in 1968. The discipline of software engineering includes knowledge, tools, and methods for software requirements, software design, software construction, software testing, and software maintenance tasks. Software engineering is related to the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, software ergonomics, and systems engineering.
In 2004, the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 760,840 software engineers holding jobs in the U.S.; in the same time period there were some 1.4 million practitioners employed in the U.S. in all other engineering disciplines combined. Due to its relative newness as a field of study, formal education in software engineering is often taught as part of a computer science curriculum, and as a result most software engineers hold computer science degrees The term software engineer is used very liberally in the corporate world. Very few of the practicing software engineers actually hold Engineering degrees from accredited universities. In fact, according to the Association for Computing Machinery, "most people who now function in the U.S. as serious software engineers have degrees in computer science, not in software engineering"
The term software engineering was coined by Brian Randell and popularized by F.L. Bauer during the NATO Software Engineering Conference in 1968. The discipline of software engineering includes knowledge, tools, and methods for software requirements, software design, software construction, software testing, and software maintenance tasks. Software engineering is related to the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, software ergonomics, and systems engineering.
In 2004, the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 760,840 software engineers holding jobs in the U.S.; in the same time period there were some 1.4 million practitioners employed in the U.S. in all other engineering disciplines combined. Due to its relative newness as a field of study, formal education in software engineering is often taught as part of a computer science curriculum, and as a result most software engineers hold computer science degrees The term software engineer is used very liberally in the corporate world. Very few of the practicing software engineers actually hold Engineering degrees from accredited universities. In fact, according to the Association for Computing Machinery, "most people who now function in the U.S. as serious software engineers have degrees in computer science, not in software engineering"
Software developer
A software developer is a person or organization concerned with facets of the software development process wider than design and coding, a somewhat broader scope of computer programming or a specialty of project managing including some aspects of software product management. This person may contribute to the overview of the project on the application level rather than component level or individual programming tasks. Software developers are often still guided by lead programmers but also encompasses the class of freelance software developers.
Other names which are often used in the same close context are software analyst and software engineer.
With time, differences between system design, software development and programming are more apparent. Already in the current market place there can be found a segregation between programmers and developers, being that one who actually implements is not the same as the one who designs the class structure or hierarchy. Even more so that developers become systems architects, those who design the multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large software system. (see also Debate over who is a software engineer)
* A 'programmer' can be celebrated just for writing code, but a 'developer' could be involved in wider aspects of the software development process such as:
o Participation in software product definition, including Business case or Gap analysis
o Specification
o Requirements analysis
o Development and refinement of throw-away simulations or prototypes to confirm requirements
o Feasibility and Cost-benefit analysis, including the choice of application architecture and framework, leading to the budget and schedule for the project
o Design
o Code
o Implementation
o Authoring of documentation needed by users and implementation partners etc.
o Testing, including defining/supporting acceptance testing and gathering feedback from pre-release testers
o Participation in software release and post-release activities, including support for product launch evangelism (e.g. developing demonstrations and/or samples) and competitive analysis for subsequent product build/release cycles
o Maintenance
* In a large company there may be employees whose sole responsibility may consist of only one of the phases above. In smaller development environments, a few, or even a single individual might handle the complete process.
Other names which are often used in the same close context are software analyst and software engineer.
With time, differences between system design, software development and programming are more apparent. Already in the current market place there can be found a segregation between programmers and developers, being that one who actually implements is not the same as the one who designs the class structure or hierarchy. Even more so that developers become systems architects, those who design the multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large software system. (see also Debate over who is a software engineer)
* A 'programmer' can be celebrated just for writing code, but a 'developer' could be involved in wider aspects of the software development process such as:
o Participation in software product definition, including Business case or Gap analysis
o Specification
o Requirements analysis
o Development and refinement of throw-away simulations or prototypes to confirm requirements
o Feasibility and Cost-benefit analysis, including the choice of application architecture and framework, leading to the budget and schedule for the project
o Design
o Code
o Implementation
o Authoring of documentation needed by users and implementation partners etc.
o Testing, including defining/supporting acceptance testing and gathering feedback from pre-release testers
o Participation in software release and post-release activities, including support for product launch evangelism (e.g. developing demonstrations and/or samples) and competitive analysis for subsequent product build/release cycles
o Maintenance
* In a large company there may be employees whose sole responsibility may consist of only one of the phases above. In smaller development environments, a few, or even a single individual might handle the complete process.
Software design
Software design is a process of problem-solving and planning for a software solution. After the purpose and specifications of software are determined, software developers will design or employ designers to develop a plan for a solution. It includes low-level component and algorithm implementation issues as well as the architectural view.
The software requirements analysis (SRA) step of a software development process yields specifications that are used in software engineering. If the software is "semiautomated" or user centered, software design may involve user experience design yielding a story board to help determine those specifications. If the software is completely automated (meaning no user or user interface), a software design may be as simple as a flow chart or text describing a planned sequence of events. There are also semi-standard methods like Unified Modeling Language and Fundamental modeling concepts. In either case some documentation of the plan is usually the product of the design.
A software design may be platform-independent or platform-specific, depending on the availability of the technology called for by the design.
The software requirements analysis (SRA) step of a software development process yields specifications that are used in software engineering. If the software is "semiautomated" or user centered, software design may involve user experience design yielding a story board to help determine those specifications. If the software is completely automated (meaning no user or user interface), a software design may be as simple as a flow chart or text describing a planned sequence of events. There are also semi-standard methods like Unified Modeling Language and Fundamental modeling concepts. In either case some documentation of the plan is usually the product of the design.
A software design may be platform-independent or platform-specific, depending on the availability of the technology called for by the design.
Freeware
Freeware is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time, as opposed to shareware where the user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality). Authors of freeware often want to "give something to the community", but also want credit for their software and to retain control of its future development. Sometimes when programmers decide to stop developing a freeware product, they will give the source code to another programmer or release the product's source code to the public as free software.
Software industry
comprises businesses involved in the development, maintenance and publication of computer software. The software industry started in the mid-1970s at the time of the personal computer revolution. The industry also includes software services, such as training and consultancy. The largest and most profitable of software companies are located in the United States. As of 2006, the client software industry is dominated by Microsoft[citation needed. Software Magazine's 500 list in 2005 shows the total amount of revenue brought in by software companies per locale, with the highest being California due to Silicon Valley and the amount of Fortune 500 software companies residing in that area
Ethics and rights for software users
Being a new part of society, the idea of what rights users of software should have is not very developed. Some, such as the free software community, believe that software users should be free to modify and redistribute the software they use. They argue that these rights are necessary so that each individual can control their computer, and so that everyone can cooperate, if they choose, to work together as a community and control the direction that software progresses in. Others believe that software authors should have the power to say what rights the user will get.
License Software
Software license gives the user the right to use the software in the licensed environment, some software comes with the license when purchased off the shelf, or an OEM license when bundled with hardware. Other software comes with a free software licence, granting the recipient the rights to modify and redistribute the software. Software can also be in the form of freeware or shareware. See also License Management.
User-written software
End-user development tailors systems to meet users' specific needs. User software include spreadsheet templates, word processor macros, scientific simulations, and scripts for graphics and animations. Even email filters are a kind of user software. Users create this software themselves and often overlook how important it is. Depending on how competently the user-written software has been integrated into purchased application packages, many users may not be aware of the distinction between the purchased packages, and what has been added by fellow co-workers.
Platform software
Platform includes the firmware, device drivers, an operating system, and typically a graphical user interface which, in total, allow a user to interact with the computer and its peripherals (associated equipment). Platform software often comes bundled with the computer. On a PC you will usually have the ability to change the platform software.
Types
Practical computer systems divide software systems into three major classes: system software, programming software and application software, although the distinction is arbitrary, and often blurred.
* System software helps run the computer hardware and computer system. It includes operating systems, device drivers, diagnostic tools, servers, windowing systems, utilities and more. The purpose of systems software is to insulate the applications programmer as much as possible from the details of the particular computer complex being used, especially memory and other hardware features, and such as accessory devices as communications, printers, readers, displays, keyboards, etc.
* Programming software usually provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs, and software using different programming languages in a more convenient way. The tools include text editors, compilers, interpreters, linkers, debuggers, and so on. An Integrated development environment (IDE) merges those tools intoa a software bundle, and a programmer may not need to type multiple commands for compiling, interpreting, debugging, tracing, and etc., because the IDE usually has an advanced graphical user interface, or GUI.
* Application software allows end users to accomplish one or more specific (non-computer related) tasks. Typical applications include industrial automation, business software, educational software, medical software, databases, and computer games. Businesses are probably the biggest users of application software, but almost every field of human activity now uses some form of application software.
* System software helps run the computer hardware and computer system. It includes operating systems, device drivers, diagnostic tools, servers, windowing systems, utilities and more. The purpose of systems software is to insulate the applications programmer as much as possible from the details of the particular computer complex being used, especially memory and other hardware features, and such as accessory devices as communications, printers, readers, displays, keyboards, etc.
* Programming software usually provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs, and software using different programming languages in a more convenient way. The tools include text editors, compilers, interpreters, linkers, debuggers, and so on. An Integrated development environment (IDE) merges those tools intoa a software bundle, and a programmer may not need to type multiple commands for compiling, interpreting, debugging, tracing, and etc., because the IDE usually has an advanced graphical user interface, or GUI.
* Application software allows end users to accomplish one or more specific (non-computer related) tasks. Typical applications include industrial automation, business software, educational software, medical software, databases, and computer games. Businesses are probably the biggest users of application software, but almost every field of human activity now uses some form of application software.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Computer Software - the Core of the Computer
Computer hardware and software are two sides of the same coin. Computer equipment can function if it doesn? T have the necessary software to operate it. It will be just a piece of scrap metal without the support of the required software. Computer Software is 3 types: system software programming software Application Software System Software helps in the management of hardware and computer system. It helps protect the programmer to a great extent on the details of the particular computer equipment or system used, in particular memory and other peripherals and accessories such as printers, readers, communications, monitors, keyboards, screens, the programming software provides tools to help a programmer To write programs and software using the specialized language programming language called. These tools are merged by the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and a programmer may not need to enter several commands for compiling, debugging, tracing and so on, because FDI is generally advance Graphical User Interface or GUI. Graphical User Interface acts as an interface between the computer and the user. Application Software allows a user to perform a specific task or tasks which are not linked by computer. These applications include management software, medical software, educational software, databases and computer games. Now-a-days almost every area uses a form of application software. Computer Software must be loaded into the computer? S storage system, such as the hard drive, RAM, or memory. The computer is capable of running the software only when it is loaded. Computers operate by running programs. There are many software companies that provide the software. Some of the well-known brands include Microsoft, Adobe, Eurotalk, Symantec, etc. global software publishing software made by these brands is available on the Internet at competitive prices.
Best ERP Software Solution, ERP System Software Package, and ERP Manufacturing S/w Company
Axis Softech proudly announces the new version of ERP for small industries in India and especially in Delhi. This PRP all modules integrate all divisions of a company at an optimal level. Axis Softech has already enabled many businesses in the manufacturing and other segments of automating its departments and decisions. The core intention to launch the new version of ERP is to facilitate customers with a low-cost product outstanding features and widely covered modules. The basic idea of ERP software, applications ERP, ERP customized to provide users with ERP cheap at the same time, with the best featured ERP and the wide range of modules.Axis Softech is among the One of the best selling ERP companies established in the contract for seven years and, consequently, restoration versatile market requirements of the industry. Axis uses the best technology tools currently available on the market. The tools are essentially ASP.Net and SQL. These tools, gives an advantage to products, facilitating users in different ways. Above all, these linguistic tools offer a final series of security for the customer in terms of data theft and other thefts. The language is entirely Web-based supporting almost all platforms operating system in every possible way. Not only that, but Axis Softech? S ERP facilitates users to access their account online from any location possible, with the help of the Internet. All one has to do is to log into the account with a unique ID / password and access to the rights conferred by the super director of the company, to carry out the required measures and simultaneously disconnect from the application immediately after use. The ERP is not just a big ERP, but a revolution in the field of ERP. Companies will never get over with the facilities and features offered by Softech Axis by this means. This company provides the best ERP solutions for small industries. The company uses tools presented in the best market. Axis Softech has also organized an on-line demonstration to interested buyers and all interested buyers can send the request on the demo details.Conclusion contact: At the time of application for the EPR is increasing very rapidly. Axis Softech is a software company that provides the best solutions ERP for small industries. It also uses tools of the best technology currently available on the market, such as ASP.Net and SQL Server
Software as a Service in Asia 2007
This report helps address the lack of coverage by the examination of major trends in the Asia-Pacific Enterprise SaaS market and follows in 2006. A key area of this report is to provide a range of market data, including market size and growth forecasts for key application segments of the market SaaS in Asia Pacific excluding Japan. A survey of 385 CIOs and policy makers for small and medium enterprises in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore and assesses the level of awareness and adoption of SaaS in the region. The report also profiles leading SaaS vendors in the region, their offerings and business strategies.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3TAXONOMY 6What is Software as a Service (SaaS)? 6Who SaaS is a provider? 7RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 8Secondary research 8Supply side of the main research 8Demand side of the main research 8OVERVIEW ASIA PACIFIC MARKET SAAS 10SaaS Vs Traditional Enterprise Applications Software Market Dynamics 10SaaS Application 12Vertical Market Dynamics 14Country Adoption Adoption Trends 15Key Drivers 15Barriers 16SAAS to Adoption: SURVEY RESULTS 17SaaS PRIMARY 17SaaS Adoption Awareness 18Adoption Drivers and Inhibitors 20Satisfaction level with the applications SaaS 22Data residence 23Future Adoption Plans 23KEY SAAS DYNAMIC UNDER 25On-Demand CRM 25ON-DEMAND CRM ADOPTION BY INDUSTRY-VERTICAL 25ON DEMAND CRM ADOPTION BY COUNTRY 26ON-DEMAND CRM COMPETITION 26Web Collaboration 27WEB ADOPTION OF COUNTRY COLLABORATION 27ON SEEKS COLLABORATION TOOLS ADOPTIONBY VERTICAL INDUSTRY SEEKS 27ON COLLABORATION TOOLS OF COMPETITION 28ERP and SCM Applications 28Other SaaS 29COUNTRY PROFILES 31Australia 31China / Hong Kong 32India 35Singapore 37TYPES SAAS OF CHANNELS IN ASIA PACIFIC ASIA PACIFIC 41SAAS ISVS & 43THE ASIA PACIFIC 45Salesforce COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE. Fr 46WebEx 46RightNow Technologies 47Oracle 47NetSuite 47SPRINGBOARD RECOMMENDATIONS 49Kindly click for more information:
Operating System Control Structures
If the operating system is to manage processes and resources, then it must have information on the current status of each process and resources. The universal approach to provide this information is as follows: The operating system builds and maintains information boards on each of the entities it manages. The operating system has four functions, and it should be capable of supporting four functions, they are memory, I / O, file and process. Although the details differ from one operating system to another, all operating systems maintain information in these four categories.Memory tables are used to keep track of the two main (real) and secondary ( virtual) memory. Some of the main memory is reserved for use by the operating system, the remainder is available for use by the process. The processes are maintained on a secondary memory with the help of a kind of virtual memory or simply swap mechanism. Tables of memory must contain the following information. The allocation of main memory to process, memory allocation for secondary processes and the attributes of any protection or principal segments of the virtual memory, such as the processes that may have access to certain areas of shared memory. All information needed to manage virtual memory.I / O tables are used by the operating system to manage I / O devices and circuits of computers. At any time, an I / O device may be available or allocated to a particular process. If an I / O is under way, the operating system needs to know the status of the I / O operation and the location in memory is used as the source or destination of the I / O transfer. The operating system may also maintain file tables, which give information about the existence of files, their location on the secondary memory, their present status, and other attributes. Much, if not all of this information can be maintained and used by a management system file, in which case the operating system has little or no grasp of the issues. In other operating systems much of the detail of file management is managed by the operating system itself.Quick Note: Take Nonsense search of good spyware removerIf you really want to take the research of this Right from a Spyware Protection Spybot go to the Internet and to receive free Spybot or a Free Spybot Search and DestroyDownload, To avoid having your vital information from being uprooted from your computer Today.Finally your Spybot Remover, the operating system must maintain processes to manage the process tables. The rest of this section is devoted to a discussion of table process. Tables should be bound or referrals in a certain way. Memory, I / O, and the files are managed on behalf of the operation, there must be a direct or indirect reference to these resources in the process of tables.
Calendar Software
This software is also a free calendar software.Indeed,this is a calendar reminder software.
Calendar Software that allows you to schedule appointments, use as a desktop calendar.
Desktop calendar and planner software will help you manage appointments, to-do lists, schedules, and more. Make appointments and set up alarms to remind you of upcoming events, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Using desktop calendar software, you can create single or recurring events and tasks
Calendar Software that allows you to schedule appointments, use as a desktop calendar.
Desktop calendar and planner software will help you manage appointments, to-do lists, schedules, and more. Make appointments and set up alarms to remind you of upcoming events, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Using desktop calendar software, you can create single or recurring events and tasks
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Computer software
Computer software, or just software is a general term used to describe a collection of computer programs, procedures and documentation that perform some tasks on a computer system.[1] The term includes application software such as word processors which perform productive tasks for users, system software such as operating systems, which interface with hardware to provide the necessary services for application software, and middleware which controls and co-ordinates distributed systems.
"Software" is sometimes used in a broader context to mean anything which is not hardware but which is used with hardware, such as film, tapes and records
"Software" is sometimes used in a broader context to mean anything which is not hardware but which is used with hardware, such as film, tapes and records
Communications Software
Using telephone lines and working through the computer's modem, communications software makes it possible to communicate to any location in the world using either fax or electronic mail. A fax transmits whatever copy is on an original sheet of paper (text, graphics, or handwriting) to another computer or fax machine. Electronic mail (e-mail) is a text message. It remains in the receiver's computer until retrieved. The message can be stored in either the sender's or the receiver's computer for later processing. Attachments or files can also be sent via e-mail.
Utility Software
Utility software is used to diagnose computer problems and repair them. A major type is a virus (or "illness") checker. It checks for viruses the computer may have received from downloading information received from the Internet, e-mail, or another disk. Although some viruses may do little damage, others can cause serious damage to files and/or the computer operating system. It is important for a computer owner to find a virus-check program, install it, use it, and keep it continually updated. New viruses are found continually, and the only way to be safe is to update. Some antivirus software allows easy updating by downloading new files from the Internet.
Educational Software
By teaching by means of games, educational soft ware is designed to make learning fun. The approach used in educational software is that of a tutorial in which the learner competes with him or herself. Such software appeals to persons of all ages but particularly to young children, who can learn skills related to reading and arithmetic. Older children and adults can learn or improve on a wide variety of more mature skills.
Special Software Acquisition Arrangements
Some kinds of software are given away. Another kind permits the potential user to try the software before purchasing it. Freeware software is free for those who ask, but the rights remain with the developer. Public domain software is free to the user without any copyright or other restrictions. Shareware software permits potential buyers to try out the software. A user who likes it may purchase it by sending payment to the developer. The developer in turn may send the buyer sup porting materials and information.
Utility Software
Utility software is used to diagnose computer problems and repair them. A major type is a virus (or "illness") checker. It checks for viruses the computer may have received from downloading information received from the Internet, e-mail, or another disk. Although some viruses may do little damage, others can cause serious damage to files and/or the computer operating system. It is important for a computer owner to find a virus-check program, install it, use it, and keep it continually updated. New viruses are found continually, and the only way to be safe is to update. Some antivirus software allows easy updating by downloading new files from the Internet.
Educational Software
By teaching by means of games, educational soft ware is designed to make learning fun. The approach used in educational software is that of a tutorial in which the learner competes with him or herself. Such software appeals to persons of all ages but particularly to young children, who can learn skills related to reading and arithmetic. Older children and adults can learn or improve on a wide variety of more mature skills.
Special Software Acquisition Arrangements
Some kinds of software are given away. Another kind permits the potential user to try the software before purchasing it. Freeware software is free for those who ask, but the rights remain with the developer. Public domain software is free to the user without any copyright or other restrictions. Shareware software permits potential buyers to try out the software. A user who likes it may purchase it by sending payment to the developer. The developer in turn may send the buyer sup porting materials and information.
Operating System Software
The operating system software makes the computer perform its basic operational functions. Disk operating system (DOS) is one of the earlier types of operating system software used to power IBM-compatible computers. Commands are typed at a prompt to direct the computer to carry out its functions.
Windows is the most common operating system today. It permits several programs to be opened simultaneously and provides ease of movement between the open programs.
Windows NT is used for business networks. Once this operating system is downloaded and running, other kinds of software are opened to perform the desired functions.
The Macintosh Operating System (Mac OS) is designed for use with Apple, Mac, and Power Mac computers. One disadvantage of Mac OS is that fewer programs have been written for it compared to the number written for DOS or Windows.
Windows is the most common operating system today. It permits several programs to be opened simultaneously and provides ease of movement between the open programs.
Windows NT is used for business networks. Once this operating system is downloaded and running, other kinds of software are opened to perform the desired functions.
The Macintosh Operating System (Mac OS) is designed for use with Apple, Mac, and Power Mac computers. One disadvantage of Mac OS is that fewer programs have been written for it compared to the number written for DOS or Windows.
System software
System software is any computer software which manages and controls computer hardware so that application software can perform a task. Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux, are prominent examples of system software. System software contrasts with application software, which are programs that enable the end-user to perform specific, productive tasks, such as word processing or image manipulation.
System software performs tasks like transferring data from memory to disk, or rendering text onto a display device. Specific kinds of system software include loading programs, Operating systems, device drivers, programming tools, compilers, assemblers, linkers, and utility software.
Software libraries that perform generic functions also tend to be regarded as system software, although the dividing line is fuzzy; while a C runtime library is generally agreed to be part of the system, an OpenGL or database library is less obviously so.
If system software is stored on non-volatile memory such as integrated circuits, it is usually termed firmware.
System Softwares can be classified as operating system and language processors. Operating system creates an interface between user and the system hardware. Language processors are those which help to convert computer language (Assembly and high level Languages) to machine level language. The example of language processors are assemblers, Compilers and interpreters
System software performs tasks like transferring data from memory to disk, or rendering text onto a display device. Specific kinds of system software include loading programs, Operating systems, device drivers, programming tools, compilers, assemblers, linkers, and utility software.
Software libraries that perform generic functions also tend to be regarded as system software, although the dividing line is fuzzy; while a C runtime library is generally agreed to be part of the system, an OpenGL or database library is less obviously so.
If system software is stored on non-volatile memory such as integrated circuits, it is usually termed firmware.
System Softwares can be classified as operating system and language processors. Operating system creates an interface between user and the system hardware. Language processors are those which help to convert computer language (Assembly and high level Languages) to machine level language. The example of language processors are assemblers, Compilers and interpreters
Application software
Application software is a subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform. This should be contrasted with system software which is involved in integrating a computer's various capabilities, but typically does not directly apply them in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. In this context the term application refers to both the application software and its implementation.
A simple, if imperfect analogy in the world of hardware would be the relationship of an electric light bulb (an application) to an electric power generation plant (a system). The power plant merely generates electricity, not itself of any real use until harnessed to an application like the electric light that performs a service that benefits the user.
Typical examples of software applications are word processors, spreadsheets, and media players.
Multiple applications bundled together as a package are sometimes referred to as an application suite. Microsoft Office and OpenOffice.org, which bundle together a word processor, a spreadsheet, and several other discrete applications, are typical examples. The separate applications in a suite usually have a user interface that has some commonality making it easier for the user to learn and use each application. And often they may have some capability to interact with each other in ways beneficial to the user. For example, a spreadsheet might be able to be embedded in a word processor document even though it had been created in the separate spreadsheet application.
User-written software tailors systems to meet the user's specific needs. User-written software include spreadsheet templates, word processor macros, scientific simulations, graphics and animation scripts. Even email filters are a kind of user software. Users create this software themselves and often overlook how important it is.
In some types of embedded systems, the application software and the operating system software may be indistinguishable to the user, as in the case of software used to control a VCR, DVD player or microwave oven.
A simple, if imperfect analogy in the world of hardware would be the relationship of an electric light bulb (an application) to an electric power generation plant (a system). The power plant merely generates electricity, not itself of any real use until harnessed to an application like the electric light that performs a service that benefits the user.
Typical examples of software applications are word processors, spreadsheets, and media players.
Multiple applications bundled together as a package are sometimes referred to as an application suite. Microsoft Office and OpenOffice.org, which bundle together a word processor, a spreadsheet, and several other discrete applications, are typical examples. The separate applications in a suite usually have a user interface that has some commonality making it easier for the user to learn and use each application. And often they may have some capability to interact with each other in ways beneficial to the user. For example, a spreadsheet might be able to be embedded in a word processor document even though it had been created in the separate spreadsheet application.
User-written software tailors systems to meet the user's specific needs. User-written software include spreadsheet templates, word processor macros, scientific simulations, graphics and animation scripts. Even email filters are a kind of user software. Users create this software themselves and often overlook how important it is.
In some types of embedded systems, the application software and the operating system software may be indistinguishable to the user, as in the case of software used to control a VCR, DVD player or microwave oven.
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