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1. Application Soft- Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.
ware
2. Productivity Soft- Application software used to aid in productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word
ware processor, spreadsheets.
3. Internet Usage Email, FTP client, web browser
Software
4. System Software Consists of programs that make up the OS and directly support system itself.
**Includes services or DAEMONS
5. Server Software Works with hardware to provide network service.
6. Local Application Software stored on an individual computer.
7. Intranet A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within organization.
8. Cloud Computing Allows organization to access resources/app anywhere, anytime. Beneficial be-
cause an org. may access resources it may not normally have.
9. Operating Sys- Allows a user to easily access hardware/software, required to maintain computer
tems environment.
10. Kernel Core component of OS.
Loads when computer first boots
Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software.
11. Device Drivers Interface b/w OS and hardware.
12. Shell Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides access to the kernel.
I.E. The GUI will translate mouse motions into calls to kernel/routines. Desktop
elements include shortcuts, windows theme, menus, background.
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