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tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 tcowling 2009 12.11 tcowling 2009 Name given to computer programs Programs are needed to control the hardware. tcowling 2009 Applications Software Systems Software Is designed to make use of the computer system for specific purposes performs tasks that are required because a computer is used EG: Generic Applications EG: Operating Systems EG: Bespoke Applications EG: Utility Programs tcowling 2009 Interacts with hardware to ensure system is managed. It hides the complexity of the hardware from the user. Useful for creating File Directories on a computer tcowling 2009 Provides Tools to support the management of a system COMPRESSION Covert data into a format that takes up less memory space. FILE CONVERSION Each file has a file extension (.doc). It enables other programs to open files with different extensions CONFIGURATION FILES Contain information on system parameters. When a program is run, it may need to see what conditions it should adapt to tcowling 2009 Scenarios include: Writing a book Writing a letter Features include: Bold Underline Font Size Alignment tcowling 2009 Scenarios include: Creating a leaflet Features include: Re-sizing images Importing images Modifying text tcowling 2009 Scenarios include: Creating an electronic register Features include: Formulae Functions Charts/Graphs tcowling 2009 Scenarios include: Keeping Customer Records Police records of criminals Features include: Storing data Searching data Sorting data tcowling 2009 The Software is called a WEB BROWSER! Scenarios include: Viewing a website Features include: Email tcowling 2009 Setting up and testing web pages Uploading pages to the web Entering and formatting text Inserting hyperlinks Inserting tables tcowling 2009 Sending emails to one or more addresses A reply button for easy response Forwarding emails Setting priority to URGENT tcowling 2009 Resizing