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1 Accounting Software Android Application Software Bitmap Image BlackBerry OS Boot Process Buffer Collaboration Software Command Line Interface Commercial Software

2 An application program that is used to automate some accounting activities. A Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance that supports multitasking. The programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on a computer. A graphic created by coloring the individual pixels in an image. The operating system designed for BlackBerry devices. The actions taken by programs built into the computer's hardware to start the operating system. An area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way into or out of the system. Software that enables a group of individuals to work together on a project. A text-based user interface that requires the user to communicate instructions to the computer via typed commands. A software program that is developed and sold for a profit.

3 Computer-aided Design (CAD) Database Database Software Desktop Publishing Device Driver (or Driver) DOS (or Disk Operating System) Educational Software Embedded Linux Embedded Operating System Entertainment Software

4 An application program that enables users to design objects on the computer. A collection of related data that is stored on a computer and organized in a manner that enables information to be retrieved as needed. The type of program used to create, maintain, and organize data in a database, as well as to retrieve information from it; also called a database management system or DBMS. The use of a personal computer to combine and manipulate text and images to create attractive documents that look as if they were created by a professional printer. A small program used to communicate with a peripheral device, such as a monitor, printer, or keyboard. The dominant operating system for microcomputers during the 1980s and the early 1990s. An application program designed to teach one or more skills. An operating system alternative for mobile phones, GPS devices, portable digital media players, and other mobile devices. An operating system that is built into devices such as consumer kiosks, cash registers, and consumer electronics. An application program that provides amusement, such as a game or simulation.

5 File Management File Sending Application Freeware Program Graphic Graphical User Interface (or GUI) Graphics Software Installed Software iphone OS Kernel Linux

6 To keep track of the files stored on a computer so they can be retrieved when needed. A Web-based program used to share single large files with others. A software program that is given away by the author for others to use free of charge. An image, such as a digital photograph, clip art, a scanned drawing, or an original image created using a software program. A graphically based interface that allows a user to communicate instructions by clicking icons or commands. A program used to create or modify images; also called digital imaging software. A software program that must be installed on a computer before it is run. The mobile operating system designed for Apple mobile phones and mobile devices. The essential portion, or core, of the operating system. An open source operating system developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991 when he was a student.

7 Mac OS Mac OS X Server Media Player Mobile Operating System Multimedia Multiprocessing Multitasking Note Taking Software Open Source Software Operating System

8 The proprietary operating system used for computers made by Apple Inc. The server version of Mac OS X. A program designed to play audio and video files available via your computer. An operating system designed to be used with mobile phones and other mobile devices. Any application that contains more than one type of media; often used to refer to audio and video content. A processing technique in which multiple processors or multiple processing cores in a single computer each work on a different job. The ability of an operating system to have more than one program, also called a task, open at one time. An application used by both students and business people to take notes during class lectures, meetings, and similar settings. Programs whose source code is available to the public. A collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within the computer.

9 Page File (Swap File) Palm OS Palm webos Parallel Processing Personal Finance Software Personal Operating System (or Desktop Operating System Presentation Graphic Presentation Graphics Software Project Management Software Public Domain Software

10 The virtual memory area of the hard drive. The original operating system designed for Palm devices. A new Linux-based mobile operating system designed for nextgeneration Palm mobile phones released in A processing technique that uses multiple processors or multiple processing cores simultaneously, usually to process a single job as fast as possible. Accounting software that is commonly used at home by individuals. An operating system designed to be installed on a single computer. An image designed to visually enhance a presentation, such as an electronic slide show or a printed report. The type of program used to create electronic slide shows that can be run on individual computers or presented to a large group using a computer projector. An application program used to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the tasks involved in a project. A software program that is not copyrighted.

11 Reference Software Remote Access Software Server Operating System (or Network Operating System) Shareware Program Software License Network Attached Storage Software Suite Spooling Spreadsheet Spreadsheet Software

12 An application program such as an encyclopedia, Dictionary, or atlas designed to provide information. Software that enables individuals to access content on another computer they are authorized to access, via the Internet. An operating system designed to be installed on a network server to grant multiple users access to a network and its resources. A software program that is distributed on the honor system; typically available free of charge but may require a small registration fee. A permit that specifies the conditions under which a buyer can use the software. A high-performance server connected individually to a network to provide storage for computers on that network. Related software programs, such as a group of graphics programs, utility programs, or office-related software, that are sold bundled together. The process of placing items in a buffer so they can be retrieved by the appropriate device when needed. A group of values and other data organized into rows and columns, similar to ruled paper worksheets traditionally used by bookkeepers and accountants. The type of application software used to create computerized spreadsheets.

13 Symbian OS System Software Thread UNIX User Interface Utility Program Vector Graphic Virtual Memory Web Notebook Web-based Software

14 A mobile operating system that supports multithreading and multitasking. Programs such as the operating system and utility programs that control a computer and its devices, and enable application software to run on the computer. A sequence of instructions within a program that is independent of other threads. A multiuser, multitasking operating system developed in the late 1960s at the AT&T Bell Laboratories as an operating system for midrange servers. The means by which an operating system or other program interacts with the user. A software program that performs a specific task, usually related to managing or maintaining the computer system. A graphic that uses mathematical formulas to represent image content instead of pixels. A memory management technique frequently used by operating systems that uses a portion of the computer's hard drive as additional RAM. An online version of a note taking software program. A software program that is run directly from the Internet; also referred to as Software as a Service and cloudware.

15 Windows Windows Embedded Windows Mobile Windows Server Word Processing

16 The operating system created by Microsoft in 1985 with a graphical user interface. A family of operating systems based on Windows that is designed primarily for consumer and industrial devices that are not personal computers. The version of Windows designed for mobile phones. The version of Windows designed for server use. The use of a computer and word processing software to create, edit, save, and print written documents.

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