计算机科学导论4.pptVIP

Chapter 4 Software Outline Definition Categories of Software System Software Application Software Operating systems Objectives Define software. List the functions of system software. List the commonly used application software. Describe operating system. Explain the evolution of operating systems. Explain how the operating system serves as the memory manger, process manager, device manager, and file manager. Recognize different operating systems part 1DEFINITION Big picture What is software? A computer has no intelligence of its own and must be supplied with instructions that tell it wha