MISY160 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Image Sharing, Free Software License, Instruction Set

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Management Information Systems
• Course: MISY160
• Professor: Ryan Rodalunas

Document Summary

Software: the set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. An instruction set, or a program, provides means for interaction with the computer. Most new computers come with pre-installed software. Application software: completes task at home, school and work. System software: helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between application software and hardware. Proprietary (commercial) software: applications you buy such as. Open source software: free, available with few licensing/copyright restrictions. Saas (software as a service): as another way to obtain software, vendors host the software online to access over the internet without any installation. Web-based applications allow for collaboration with others. Includes programs that let you perform various tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database programs. Proprietary (commercial) software: cheaper to buy a software suite than to buy each program individually. Microsoft office, apache openoffice, apple iwork, google docs. Word processing software allows to create and edit documents.