WHAT
IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE?
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so It Can Operate and Perform Special Instructions.
Named Below are Examples of Software
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Windows
Operating Systems (System Software) |
Games (Application Software) |
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| Microsoft Windows Operating Systems gives your computer instructions on how to operate using graphics as well as text. The desktop you see on your computer is what makes computing easier. | Games
such as solitaire come installed with Microsoft Windows Operating
System. More sophisticated games are available that may require additional
hardware such as a special game control. |
Antivirus Software such as McAfee or Norton Symantec. Printer Software gives instructions to your computer to operate with your printer. |
Application Software Performs Special Functions
such as Word Processing, Photo Editing, and Web Site Development.
Examples of Application Software
That You Can Learn in Our Computer Lab are Named Below
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MICROSOFT
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MS Word is a word processor that allows you to create letter, memos, reports, newsletters and other documents. |
MS Excel allows you to create financial workbooks such as budgets, bank reconciliation satements, and payroll. |
MS Powerpoint creates presentations, flyers and certificates. |
MS Access is used to create databases of information such as your baseball card collection, recipes or address book. |
MS Outlook is your source for email and organizes your calendar, addressbook, and contacts. |
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