Software

Application Software:

programs that perform specific tasks for us.

multimedia software

Used to create/view multimedia content
combines text, sound and video

Examples:

VLC Media
Adobe Range

Communication software

Used for electronic communication

Examples:

Email - outlook
Web browser - Firefox. Chrome, Safari
VoIP software - Skype, facetime

Updating

Getting the latest bug fixes
obtaining new features
check for updates

upgrading

Usually paying to get the new version
subscription software - Monthly repayments (Office 365)
automatically keeps up to date

Compatability issues

caused by variety of software versions of software available
files cannot be read between different versions (older vs newer)

solution:

export
import
upgrade

Software bug

error in program caused by the way it was written

tools for combatting programming errors:

reporting
testing
keep software up to date

version

a new form of a program that has had some modifications/changed

major release - V1.0 - V2.0
minor release - V1.0 - V1.1

Patches

small updates for computer programs to fix known problems

Service pack

Collection of previous patches to fix program errors

online software

software that runs on the interent server, viewed in a web browser

Eg: Google Docs

Advantages

Software is always up to date

software does not take up space locally (on pc)

use software anywhere, with internet

disadvantages

need fast internet connection

may need to pay monthly fee to use (subscription)

no control over security or backups

Blogs

Weblogs, online publishing tool
make money through advertising, sponsorship or subscription

Examples:

Squarespace
Blogger
Wordpress

Good practices

update blog frequently

use catchy titles/pictures

interact with readers

be casual and interesting

advantages

many sites are free

used for personal or business

quick way of sharing/communicating and getting feedback

disadvantages

constantly need to be kept updated

some sites show ads constantly

posts appear in order (new to old), older content gets lost

software for physically challenged users

Poor eyesight/blind
poor hearing/deaf
motor problems

Accessibility/utility settings

Control panel - ease of access

screen magnifier
text-to-speech
speech-to-text
sticky keys
mouse cursor enlarger
contrast
speech recognition

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