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Slide 1: Chapter 3 Software Solutions for Personal and Professional gain      Please discontinue use of cell phone and turn off ringer An Overview Programming Languages System Software Application Software Software Issues and Trends Succeeding with Technology Slide 2: Trends  There is a shift from a hardware view of computing to software & services "Ten years out, in terms of actual hardware costs you can almost think of hardware as being free -- I'm not saying it will be absolutely free -- but in terms of the power of the servers, the power of the network will not be a limiting factor," Gates said, referring to networked computers and advances in the speed of the Internet. Succeeding with Technology Slide 3: 3.1 An Overview of Software Succeeding with Technology Slide 4: Recall…2 Types of Software  System Software controls the hardware and runs the computer system.  Application Software provides services for people. Succeeding with Technology Slide 5: How Software Works  Software consists of a number of files at least one of which is “executable”.  Executable File: stores computer instructions in binary machine language. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Succeeding with Technology Slide 6: 3.2 Programming Languages How software is created Succeeding with Technology Slide 7: Programming Languages  A programming language is the primary tool of computer programmers, providing English-like commands for writing software that is translated into the detailed step-by-step instructions executed by the processor. A Programming Statement in C++ cout << "\nPlease Enter The Password:"; Syntax: a set of rules that describe how programming statements and commands should be written. Succeeding with Technology Slide 8: Programming Process Source Code v oi d mai n () { How does interpreting source code compare to this compilation process? Compiler c ha r p as s word[20 0] = "o pe ns ay s me "; c ha r i np ut[20 0]; whi le (s trcmp (pa s s word, i npu t)) { c lrs c r(); c ou t << "\nP l eas e Ent er The Pa s s word :"; c in >> i np ut; } c ou t << "\nW e lc o me , Oh Grea t One !\n"; ex i t(1 ); Password.cpp } Object (Executable) Code 10011011000111010110111 Succeeding with Technology Password.exe Slide 9: The Program Commercial program You only get the "Executable Code". It impossible to translate executable code back to the original "Source Code". 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When a programmer’s code is compiled, what kind of code is generated? The rules of programming languages that define how code is to be constructed are called the language’s _______. Succeeding with Technology Slide 11: 3.3 System Software Helping the machine operate effectively and efficiently Key Terms • Operating system • Command-based user interface • Graphical User Interface • • • • Booting Multitasking Open-source software Utility programs Succeeding with Technology Slide 12: The Operating System  The software that controls the computer’s use of its hardware.  Acts as an interface between application software and hardware. Applications Operating System 12 Succeeding with Technology Slide 13: Operating System Functions • Manages Processor Resources • Manages Memory (RAM) • Manages Storage and I/O • Manages Peripheral Devices •Uses device drivers Multitasking is the processors ability to run more than one program at once. • Provides a Common User Interface •Graphical User Interface • Manages Hardware 13 Succeeding with Technology Slide 14: Operating System Types • Desktop & Notebook Operating Systems • Windows XP, AppleOS X, Linux • Mobile Operating Systems • Palm OS, Windows Tablet PC, PocketPC, Smartphone, Portable Media Center, Proprietary • Industrial Strength Operating Systems • UNIX, Windows 2000, Proprietary • Embedded Operating Systems www.microsoft.com/windows - check embedded 14 Succeeding with Technology Slide 15: User Interfaces  Command-based Interface  Graphical User Interface (GUI) Ssh demo? Succeeding with Technology Slide 16: Windows XP Succeeding with Technology Slide 17: www.microsoft.com/windowsvista Succeeding with Technology Slide 18: Apple OS X Apple OS X Tiger http://www.apple.com/macosx/ Succeeding with Technology Slide 19: Linux Succeeding with Technology Slide 20: Linux Succeeding with Technology Slide 21: Lindows Succeeding with Technology Slide 22: Windows XP Tablet PC Succeeding with Technology Slide 23: Palm OS Succeeding with Technology Slide 24: Windows Pocket PC & Smartphone Succeeding with Technology Slide 25: Embeded Operating Systems http://www.windriver.com/ 25 Succeeding with Technology Slide 26: Utility Programs (the other system software)  Programs designed to assist the machine in running smoothly, securely, and efficiently.  Virus Detection  Spam and Pop-up blockers  Adware & Spyware protection  Defragmentation  Windows Cleaners Succeeding with Technology  Programs that assist us in maintaining and manipulating system resources.  File Compression (WinZip)  File and Disk Management & Backup  CD/DVD Burners  FTP  Ws_ftp 26 Slide 27: Review The software that controls a computer’s hardware is called the ___________________. Through __________________ the operating system is able to seemingly run several applications at the same time. _____________ software includes tools such as antivirus software, and defragmentation. Linux is a unique operating system in that it is distributed as ________________ software. Succeeding with Technology Slide 28: 3.4 Application Software Helping people operate effectively and efficiently Key Terms • • • • Word Processing Spreadsheet Applications Presentation Graphics Database management • Personal Information management • Software Suites Succeeding with Technology Slide 29: Traditional Productivity Software  Word Processing: Document production  Spreadsheet: Numeric analysis software often used for carrying out “what if” scenarios.  Database: For managing and querying data records  Presentation: For developing supportive visual aides to accompany a presentation. 29 Succeeding with Technology 35 Slide 30: Software Suite  A software suite is a collection of application software packages sold together. Succeeding with Technology Slide 31: Personal Information Management (PIN) Software  Calendar/Appointments  To-do List  Address Book/Contacts  Information in PIMs can be shared between users over a network. Succeeding with Technology Slide 32: Additional Application Software for Individuals        Audio/Video       Media Players, Rippers, Encoders, Music and Video Recorders/Editors Image Editing, Flash Animation, 3d m Browsers, Email, Chat, Web Phones, WebCam, Utilities, NetMeeting Action, Arcade, Casino, Strategy, Simulation, Sports, Board, Multiplayer PIM, Project Management, Inventory Systems, Voice Recognition PIM (Outlook), Food.Bev, Geneology, Hobbies, Health/Nutrition, Home Inventory Graphics/Image Processing Internet/Communication Games Business Home Education …and many others listed at www.download.com Succeeding with Technology Slide 33: 3.5 Software Issues and Trends Key Terms • Custom Designed Software • Off-the-Shelf Software • Shareware • Copyright Succeeding with Technology Slide 34: Custom-designed software  Custom Designed software, either in-house developed, or contracted, is software designed to solve a unique and specific problem.  Companies will sometimes market their custom software to others in the industry https://renderman.pixar.com/ 34 Succeeding with Technology Slide 35: Off-the-shelf Software  Off-the-shelf software is mass-produced software designed for use by the general public. 35 Succeeding with Technology Slide 36: Installing Software  Installed from distribution disks or downloaded  Observe system requirements  Run the setup program (setup.exe or .dmg and .app on Apple) Succeeding with Technology Slide 37: Installing Downloaded Software  www.download.com  File Compression  Self-Installing  Self-extracting (.exe)  Manual-extracting (.zip)  www.winzip.com Alien Flux 1.3 Downloads: Publisher: Date added: File size: License: Minimum requirements: Uninstaller included?: Limitations: Screenshot: 54 Puppy Games July 7, 2003 5.79MB; Clock this download Free to try; $19.95 to buy Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP Yes 5 levels View screenshot Succeeding with Technology Slide 38: Software Licensing  Shrink-wrap License A "take it or leave it" approach to licensing. You open it, you own it.  Electronic Shrinkwrap License  Click Accept or Don’t Accept Succeeding with Technology Slide 39: Software Licensing  Licensed Single User/Multi-user  Public Domain  Shareware Marketed under a "try before you buy" philosophy  Open Source Uncompiled code available for programmers to modify at will (Linux) Succeeding with Technology Slide 40: Chapter 3 Questions? Don’t forget to turn your phone on!! Succeeding with Technology