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Introduction to Software 1 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 This lesson will cover: What is meant by software. The differences between the types of software available. The main types of application software, and the appropriate uses of application software. Icons key: For more detailed instructions, see the Getting Started presentation Flash activity. These activities are not editable. Teacher’s notes included in the Notes Page Student task accompanies this slide 2 of 12 Web addresses Functional Skills check Printable activity © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Introduction What is software? What examples can you think of? 3 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Software Software refers to the set of programming commands which work with the computer’s hardware. These commands run all the applications which make computers so useful. Programmers write code to make software packages. These can be downloaded from the supplier’s website or installed from a CD or DVD onto a computer’s hard drive. The programs are written in special languages which interact with the computer’s processors and operating systems. 4 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Types of software 5 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Operating system When you switch on a computer, it loads its operating system. An operating system turns an assortment of electronic parts into a computer that we can use to do things. It acts as an interface (go between) between the different hardware devices and the user. 6 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Application software 7 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Different types of application software 8 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Choosing the right software Why would each of these types of software be best? 9 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Utilities software There is another group of software that does useful jobs, like checking for viruses. This is called utilities software. Some utilities, such as file management software, are usually delivered with the operating system. Others, like firewalls and security software, come as separate packages. 10 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Programming software 11 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012 Summary 12 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2012