ITGS Software

User interface requiring commands to be entered manually in a text field.

A small text file that adds extra information about software NOT in the manual.

Describes the ability for software to work on different platforms or operating systems

The process of recovering data from a previous backup procedure

"multi-user" license; allows a fixed number of users to install and use the software

Collection of applications which perform related tasks and are sold together.

Word processing function; document accesses a database, so can be customized for individuals

Copyrighted software that is available free of charge on a trial basis.

The ability for software to work with a particular hardware configuration

Security component of OS restricting incoming/outgoing traffic, preventing unauthorized access

Software that tells the operating system how to communicate with the hardware.

Software used to record, edit, and mix digital sound or music

Software allowing viewing/altering of source code

Computer systems where failure could cause injury or death

Step-by-step procedure for accomplishing a goal or task with software

Saving data on a remote server on the Internet instead of on a user's local computer

Data spread over multiple hard disk sectors causing a loss in hard drive performance

Generic term for applications for creating documents, managing finances, or editing images

License which allows only one user to use the software

A "concurrent" license; agreement allowing a fixed number of users to install & use software

Software used for creating interactive graphical presentations for the web (i.e. Adobe Flash)

Software used to design and create web sites.

Software used to prepare or edit a photo; can be corrected, revised, cut out, cropped, etc.

Software intended to be sold to the general market.

A complete backup of all data on a computer system

Software agreement involving the extent to which the user may copy/share the program or code.

Property rights that belong to the community at large, subject to use by anyone.

Restoring data into contiguous segments over a hard disk to improve hard drive performance

Software that attempts to simplify the user experience in some way. (i.e. Siri for the iPhone).

Application used for calculations, usually on a grid of cells labeled with letters and numbers.

Software used to create, store, structure, and sort a collection of data about a set of items

Software that allows the user to create and save slides to use as a slide show

The generic term for the way users interact with and operate the computer.

License allowing software to be on as many computers as needed if they are in one location

A list of common queries regarding, typically found in a web site's user support pages

The agreement by users that outlines the terms and conditions of the software license

Software whose source code is not shared with the public so that it can be sold

Provides the ability to control a GUI with voice commands

The underlying programming language instructions that tell an application how to work

User interface featuring text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons

Software that is specifically designed for users to manage finances

An application that allows users to find and view content on the Internet

When a value in one spreadsheet cell changes, other cells could update to reflect a change

Copying one or more files, directories, and/or complete drives onto a separate storage device.

Backing up only files that have changed since the last backup

Software that is provided without charge.

Term describing a combination of hardware and operating system (i.e. MacOS X on Apple hardware)

Software included with OS's to perform common maintenance tasks for the computer.

Software used to produce high quality, printed documents that combine text and graphics

A string of letters and numbers assigned to software to identify it individually.

Software for writing, editing, & formatting documents designed for working primarily with text.

Software which manages the computer's hardware and provides a user interface.

Software organization which represents software companies and works to reduce illegal copying

Applications in the 'cloud' and not physically located on a user's computer (i.e. Google Docs)

Software that enables users to view, edit, and save a digitized video file.

Software that helps users by asking questions & then performing actions based on the response.