What is Computer Software Hardware vs Software Got

What is Computer Software?

Hardware vs Software Got to have both to get the job done!

How does Software work? l Software development – multi-step process

Programming Languages

Programming Languages l List of programming languages

Types of Software Applications Software l Systems Software l l Operating systems

Systems Software l Comes pre-installed on your computer

Operating Systems l Interface between user and the computer

User Interfaces l Determines how user friendly the computer is l Part we interact with when using the computer

User Interfaces l Command-line interface such as DOS l Graphical interfaces such as Windows

Command Line l l l Early computers used only command line Have to memorize codes Not very user friendly Not colorful – usually written in black and white No pictures

Operating Systems l MS DOS

Operating Systems l MS DOS

Operating Systems l MS DOS

Graphical User interfaces l l l GUI Use of menus Pictures (icons) represent software Colorful Contributed to the explosion of computer use

Operating Systems l 1984 Macintosh – First computer available to public with GUI

Operating Systems l Mac OS

Operating Systems l Linux

Project l Research one of the following operating systems: Mac OS Mountain Lion l Windows 7 l l Learn facts about your chosen system. Determine advantages and disadvantages of the system. Create a flyer to display your findings. Must have 5 facts. Must have 4 pros and 4 cons. Must have at least 1 picture. l BE CREATIVE! Extra effort = Extra Credit