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    Republic of the Philippines

    ACLC College of Marbel


    3RD/F Rosario Bldg.
    Gensan Drive-Corner Zulueta St.
    Koronadal City, South Cotabato

    Work Immersion Week 3 and 4 Activity

    Summited to:
    Maam Marsh Obidos

    Submitted By:
    Eian Dave L. Abuhan

    APRIL 24 2021
    1. What if software?
    Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate
    computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware, which
    describes the physical aspects of a computer. Software is a generic term
    used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device.
    2. Types of software
    1. System software
    (a) Operating system
    It is a software that works as an interface between a user and the
    computer hardware. The primary objective of an operating system is to
    make computer system convenient to use and to utilize computer
    hardware in an efficient manner. The operating system performs the
    basic tasks such as receiving input from the keyboard, processing
    instructions and sending output to the screen. Operating system is
    software that is required in order to run application programs and
    utilities. It works as a bridge to perform better interaction between
    application programs and hardware of the computer

    Examples:
    UNIX
    MS-DOS
    MS-Windows – 98/XP/Vista
    Windows-NT/2000
    OS/2 and Mac OS

    (b) Device drivers


    A device driver is a small piece of software that tells the operating
    system and other software how to communicate with a piece of
    hardware.

    Examples:
    .SYS FILES
    WHQL
    VIRTUAL DEVICE DRIVERS

    (c) Firmware
    In computing, firmware is a computer program that is "embedded" in a
    hardware device and is an essential part of the hardware.[1] It is
    sometimes called embedded software. An example is a
    microcontroller, a part of the microprocessor that tells the
    microprocessor what actions to take. It can also be a larger program
    stored on flash memory, or uploaded onto existing hardware by a user.

    Examples:
    The BIOS found in IBM-compatible Personal Computers
    Code inside a printer (in addition to the printer driver that is on the
    computer)
    Software controlling a heart defibrillator
    Software controlling the lights in an office building
    Software controlling electronics in a car — the radio, the ABS (anti-lock
    braking system), engine controls, etc.
    Software controlling newer household appliances (microwave ovens,
    dishwashers, etc.)
    (d) Utility
    A Utility software is actually a kind of computer software which is
    designed to help in management and tuning of computer hardware,
    operating system and application software. It performs a single task or
    a number of small tasks.

    Examples:
    Disk defragmenters
    System Profilers
    Virus scanners
    Application launchers
    network managers
    Encryption utilities.

    2. Application software
    (a) Word processors
    word processor is a software program capable of creating, storing, and
    printing typed documents. Today, the word processor is one of the
    most frequently used software programs on a computer, with Microsoft
    Word being the most popular word processor.

    Examples:
    Microsoft Word
    WordPerfect (Windows only)
    AppleWorks (Mac only)
    OpenOffice.org.

    (b) Data base software


    Database software provides an interface for the users and the
    database. The interactions facilitated by DBMS include data definition
    and update, retrieval for reports or queries, and administration of data
    security and recovery. Some applications of DBMS include a
    computerized system for libraries, flight reservations, company
    bookkeeping, client profiling and store inventory. More DBMS
    applications are possible if the database administrators and systems
    analysts customize the DBMS to meet the needs of the end users.

    Examples:
    Oracle,
    FileMaker Pro
    Microsoft Access
    Microsoft SQL Server
    SAP and MySQL
    (c) Multimedia software
    Multimedia refers to a combination of text, graphics, sound, animation
    and video. Multimedia is an essential element in many of the other
    software applications.

    Examples:
    VLC
    MP layer
    Mpv
    Windows Media Player
    GStreamer
    Xine
    (d) Web browsers
    A web browser, or simply "browser," is an application used to access
    and view websites. The primary function of a web browser is to render
    HTML, the code used to design or "mark up" webpages. Each time a
    browser loads a web page, it processes the HTML, which may include
    text, links, and references to images and other items, such as
    cascading style sheets and JavaScript functions. The browser
    processes these items, then renders them in the browser window.

    Examples:
    Microsoft Internet Explorer
    Google Chrome
    Mozilla Firefox
    Apple Safari.
    3. Other classification of software
    (a) Freeware
    Freeware is software that is available for use at no monetary cost or for
    an optional fee,[1] but usually (although not necessarily) closed source
    with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to
    commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be
    distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the aim to expand
    the market share of a "premium" product

    Examples:
    Adobe Reader
    Free Studio
    Skype

    (b) Shareware
    Shareware is copyrighted computer software that is developed and
    made available to individual end users for free on a trial basis.
    Shareware is software that we use for free for some days. After the
    trial period, we are charged fees for further use of the software.

    Examples:
    Camtasia studio
    MS Office
    Internet download manager (IDM)
    Bulk image downloader
    Earth Time
    Hot Alarm Clock
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Dreamweaver

    (c) Opensource
    Open-source software (OSS) is any computer software that's
    distributed with its source code available for modification. That means
    it usually includes a license for programmers to change the software in
    any way they choose: They can fix bugs, improve functions, or adapt
    the software to suit their own needs.

    Examples:
    VLC
    Mozilla Firefox
    MySQL
    Linux
    Ubuntu

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