Software Basics

Software used to modify photographs.

Used for applications such as budgeting, grade books and inventory.

Programs which allow input/output devices to communicate with a computer.

Web applications that provide a service by combining functionality from two or more sources.

Allows you to talk to your computer/device.

A tool for doing system maintenance that aren’t done automatically by the operating system.

Software that can be used indefinitely at no cost to the user.

On-screen lists where users choose commands.

Errors in software.

The unauthorized use of software.

Software offered in trial form or for a limited period that allows users to try it.

The concurrent execution of multiple applications.

Files that include installation instructions.

A prerelease of application software that is still being developed.

The first computer to develop the graphical user interface.

Software whose source code is made available and can be modified at no cost.

Free software updates.

An application that’s used to create, edit, and format text documents.

A program that interacts with the host program and extends its functionality.

Translator program that translates high-level languages to machine language.