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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Components of a computer & Application Software


INPUT DEVICE

  • from human to computer 
  • instructions into computer
  • ex; mpuse. microphone, scanner


OUTPUT DEVICE

  • from computer to human
  • hardware component 
  • ex; speaker


SYSTEM UNIT

  • contains electronic components


STORAGE DEVICE

  • holds information
  • ex; external hard disk, pendrive


COMMUNICATION DEVICE

  • enables information to send and receive
  • ex; email


WHAT IS APPLICATION SOFTWARE?

  • Consists of programs designed to make users more productive. 
  • ex ; Adobe photoshop, video players, powerpoint
  • Types of software ;
  1. Packaged software ; Purchase software packaged 
  2. Custom software ; Buy each software separately
  3. Web application ; Using application in web
  4. Open source software ; Download a software and using it for trial. If you want it, you must buy
  5. Shareware ; Available F.O.C & often distributed informally for evaluation
  6. Freeware ; Download it & you can use it automatically
  7. Public-Domain software ; No ownership & no restriction as to what can be done to the software

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