CS Concepts: Computer Software Terms

The most widely used operating system for PC's.

Software allowing developers to freely study, adapt, and redistribute without requiring a license to do so.

A type of interface requiring the user to type in operating system commands to manage computing resources.

Software used to perform jobs for the user, such as creating documents, playing games, creating graphics, etc.

An operating system for managing networks of computing devices.

Type of interface that is visual and uses a mouse for the primary interaction between the user and the system.

An operating system exclusively for use on Apple-based computers.

Software protected by a General Public License allowing developers to freely study, adapt, and redistribute.

A general term to indicate computer programs.

An early command-line interface operating system created by Microsoft.

An application for creating reports, letters, essays, etc.

Application software often developed by proprietary software companies but made available free for use.

Software applications that require payment to legally use.

A family of open source operating systems based on UNIX.

A type of software for managing large amounts of information.

Software manages the resources of a computer system.

An application for developing formula-based calculations documents