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CHAPTER 3 : COMPUTER SOFTWARE (What is booting (process of starting or…
CHAPTER 3 : COMPUTER SOFTWARE
What is booting
process of starting or restarting a computer
Cool boot, warm boot
What is a user interface
Controls how you enter data and instructions and how information displays on screen
What is a network operating system
allows users to share resources on a network
Administers security by establishing user name and password for each user
What is a file manager
Performs functions related to file management
What is a personal firewall
Detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized instructions
What is an uninstaller
Removes a program and all associated files
What is a disk scanner
Searches for and removes unnecessary files
Windows Vista includes Disk Cleanup
What is a backup utility
Copies selected files or entire hard disk onto another storage medium
Most compress files during backup to require less storage space
What is screen saver
Causes monitor's screen display moving image or blank screen if there is no activity for a specified time
Types of Operating Systems
Device dependent, Proprietary software, Device dependent, upward compatible, Downward compatible
What is windows XP
Fast, reliable windows operating system
What UNIX
Used by power users because of its flexibility and power
Examples of network operating systems
NetWare, UNIX / Linux, Solaris, Windows server 2008