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Examples of software are that are required for ¢ instructions that are giv in processing and giving OPA from the Tux Paint, Paint, Microsoft ‘Word, Microso! “PowerPoint and many more. us hardware devices. Now, you will learn about the have learnt a lot about the vario , you a oe categorized as shown in (Fig, 2.1). different types of software. Software can Software (System Application Software Software | | General Purpose Customized ( ‘Operating Language utility ‘Application Application System Processor Software Software Software Fig. 2.1 Categories of software ‘The term software was first used by an American mathematician, John W. Tukey in 1957. || Hehad also coined the term ‘bit: Itis an abbreviation of binary digit that Isdescribed | by Isand ds. We John W. Tukey INE ad | System software controls and coordinates the hardware of the computer. It enables smooth / ering ofthe various application software. It is the backbone of the computer system. System | software includes operating system, language translators and utility programs. acs. LANG A language it is translate and vice-versa. Language translators are of three types: ‘Assembler: It is a software that converts programs written in assembly languay SrEUIEe: q Be to Machine «¢ Interpreter: Itis a software that converts programs written in high-level language to machi 's one instruction at a time. Hence, the errors have to be rine plete program gets translated. For example, QBASIC ae AGE PROCESSOR/TRANSLATOR processor/translator is a type of system software. Before a Progr: am d into binary language. A translator translates programs into bi 15 execut ‘nary lan, \guage language code. It convert each line before the com . jler: It is a softwa ct Is WI igh-leve Compil s ftware that converts programs written in high-level language to jmachine code in a single operation. The errors are reported with line numbers at the end. nd. ‘Then, the program is translated again for errors. For example, C and C++. The program written in high-level language is called binary/machine language is called object code. UTILITY SOFTWARE Utility software is specifically designed to help, the computer system. The examples of the utility software are: source code. The program written in manage and ensure smooth functioning of BACKUP UTILITY This program lets you maintain helps in case of any emergency. file is utilized. —— ~ You can set up automatic backup or manual backup for your files at any time. a copy of your file on the hard disk as a backup. This feature If the original file is crashed, damaged or corrupt, this backup rome To set up back up, follow the ste} Step 1: Click the Start button. 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[Go contrat ane — } D> ConereiPont mana securit ex & Network and Internet J Hardware and Sound aa Sacco Programs CYT vwetsrerm Step 3: Choose one of the options from the Navigation pane on the left. If you choose settings, choose how often you would like to save copies of your files. 1 Advances Senge « 1 > ContelPane > Sytem and Sectty > Fle Hotny > Advanced Senge Advanced settings (hoor how ten you mitt sae cops ours red howlong tobe sved vecions Verwone Save copes of flex Keep sed versions: Homesreup 1 his PC part of « omegroup you cane Create oon ahomesroup ete Ope © oper weestormtet neta=. : ‘ ATA COMPRESSION PROGRAM o fERESSION PROGRAM ___. S program allows you to compress large It is recommended NOT to , bis Po data into small sizeof a file. This | on the same hard disk You specteP YOU les vo tte media for backups such as le is easy to store and keep. It compressed fi y F DVDs or CDs. fakes less storage space. For example, WinZip, 7-Zip, RAR. = WinZip makes it easy for Windows users to work with collection of files. Zi ‘re single files, It is sometimes called archives which contain one or mor Zip files make it easy to keep related files together and transferring, emailing, downloadie and storing data and software faster. The Zip format is the most popular compression fon 8 used in the Windows environment and WinZip is the most popular compression utility i. + 7-Zip.is an open source software. It is an application used primarily to compress files and Gin tead and write several other archive formats. You can use 7-Zip on any computer. You do not need to register or pay for 7-Zip. . «RAR isa short form of Roshal Archive Compressed files. It is a compressed file that holds one or more other files and folders in compressed form. Onteral hard dicks P files (ip o zip) re compressed files, Practise and Explore A. How to compress a folder? To compress a folder, follow the steps: ea Step 1: Right-click the folder. Point to Send to, and then click Compressed (zipped) Folder. === ax iF. On nna Set a utnem ats news es Pet meh ini nd Pn CatteBece > etl ry > reman Bene Th date tet Pear! BW covers tenet Bh corpen eed ete md ae > a o 1 cocreereond Cmetenat ~ 2 coco o ae —_DISK DEI At times, data, it tal stored on can ran VIRUS | ATcomy comput the cor enterin softwa antivir Your new compressed fe folder is displayed as.a folder icon with a zipper. zip file name extension may also pes " B. Fi ind out how to extract files from a compressed folder.4 pisk DBFRAGMENTER - times, data of some fil AY |) Aen cera tot or times rig ater across the locations on the hard sk. To access such Program helps to increase the access speed by rearranging files Stored on a disk. This helps to or earaticinanly. Occupy contiguous: storage locations so that your computer ‘VIRUS SCANNERS/. IWIRUS SOFTWARI computer virus may disry ipt the smooth f i < computer system, It may slow down its working or sven demas S te a at o To prevent such malicious programs from owen ee ee ging the system, virus scanners or antivirus Contiguous: very close software are used. Examples of antivieus software are Norton Malilous:deliberstety © Norton harmful antivitus, McAfee, Avast, Quick Heal and AVG. Tech Fact a from the most recent viruses. Viru: and receive updates to secure th: otect yor puter ow to operate them. DISK CLEANER It searches and cleans ungecessary files from the computer system. These files are those that take up considerable amounts of space in the computer system. Disk cleaner helps you decide what you can delete when the hard disk is full or about to get full. Discuss Activity 3 How can you take care of the hard disk in order for it to work properly? Discuss. Qi» Tae a set of instructions that are designed to perform a specific task. Application software is e selected by the user according to ‘There are various types of application software that can by his/her needs. Application software are divided into two categories: General purpose application software a application software. GENERAL PURPOSE APPLICATION SOFTWARE The software that is developed by keeping in mind the general needs of a large number people is called general purpose application software. It can be used for a variety of tas and is not limited to perform a particular function.jor Examples of general purpose arte Table 2.1 Eurmples of gener purpose stories et Je writer il vor reno ee writing letter [Word processing feparts v mising, The ¢ wo ‘ Hardware ani econ, Lotus 1 e, cate omen aun il nga open ot € | ‘Spreadsheet calculating Bills: : jad analyzing dv oe | rds, oracle : ft Keeping. customer eco? on 2 cet neta . nie Adobe Dreamweaver o Adobe Web designing Creating pee or Aa enue IMINE —_pysiness websttes i _XPress publishi ing business cards: QuarkXPress rai op publing Sc fadobe InDesis osters 7 ‘adobe Photoshop Til | : d edit images CorelDRAW G : _ 4 7 | Graphic software Create an CUSTOMIZED APPLICATION SOFTWARE cording 10 the specific nesifh Che Customized application software is designe act eepensive and may uke edhe organization or an individual. Such software can be very ter departments or where appli develop. It is used only by companies with large compu! packages are not available. ne ftware to run robots to make cars, hence so = c For example, a factory may require so! to be specially designed for this task. Ot management, inventory control, reservation system for raik system, school inventory, billing system, etc. her examples include software needed for ac way stations and airports, Checkpoint A. Name the application software that you have worked on. B. Which ir let ularly? ich antivirus is installed in your computer system? Do you update it regularl it re NyDiscuss hese physical Parts They are attached rd to as computer Mf either of them Is joucan touch. 71 It displaying the result, nts are also refer’ nardware refers to the physical parts of the compute! grdevices are used for input, processing, storing and externally to the computer system. Hardware compone peripherals. The computer system works with the help of hardware and software: Discuss and share your opinion: missing, the computer may not work properly. interdependent on each other. Hardware and software ar ad Application software. oan : Language processors: Operating system, processes commands and Software is classified into two categories: System soft a System software can be divided into three categories: and Utility programs. Operating system is the set of programs that manages Interpreter and Com .ge and ensure sm the resources, piler. oth functioning of a controls the execution of programs. & Language processors are of three types: Assembler, %® Utility programs are specifically designed to help, mana categories: General Purpose application software computer system. Application software can be divided into two and Customized application software. Puta or x. 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Aprogram that helps x Virus seaivier } a. Rags a. Backup d. Data compression & Disk defragmenter a. D into small size of a file. 5. A program that allows you to compress large volume of data into st i Vent anner a. Backup B. Virussc session advi Disk defragmenter W/ Data compt ne State True or False. . 1. OpenOffice.org Writer is an example of word-processing application software. 2. General purpose application software is developed keeping in mind the DM specific needs of an individual. y Utility software are specifically: designed to help, manage and ensure smooth : functioning of the computer system, An operating system is. a Popular application software. An antivirus Program is a utility Program, SPL Dame