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Lecture#3-introduction to ICT

The document provides an introduction to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), focusing on the role of software in operating computers. It distinguishes between system software, which controls hardware and maintains efficiency, and application software, which performs specific tasks. Additionally, it discusses the organization of computer data and the various roles users play in managing and maintaining computer systems.

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Lecture#3-introduction to ICT

The document provides an introduction to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), focusing on the role of software in operating computers. It distinguishes between system software, which controls hardware and maintains efficiency, and application software, which performs specific tasks. Additionally, it discusses the organization of computer data and the various roles users play in managing and maintaining computer systems.

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INTRODUCTIO

N TO ICT
BY P E T E R N O RT O N 7 T H E D I T I O N
SOFTWARE RUNS THE
MACHINE
Tells the computer what to do
A set of instructions that drive a computer to perform specific tasks is called
a program.
When a computer uses a particular program, it is said to be executing or
running the program.
Software are the reason people purchase computers
There are Two types of software
 System software
 Application software

1B-2
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
1. System software
– Any Program that controls the computer’s hardware or that can be used to
maintain the computer in some way so that it runs more efficiently.
– It has three types
i. Operating system : Tells the computer, how to use its own components.
• Windows XP
ii. Network operating system (OS) : Allows computers to communicate and
share data across a network.
• Windows Server 2003
iii. Utility : Makes computer system easier to use.
• Symantec AntiVirus

1B-3
SOFTWARE RUNS THE
MACHINE
2. Application software
– Application Software tells the computer how to accomplish specific tasks, such
as word processing or drawing.
– Accomplishes a specific task
– Most common type of software
• MS Word
• DBMS
• Graphics Program
– Covers most common uses of computers

1B-4
COMPUTER DATA
• Fact with no meaning on its own
• Stored using the binary number system
• Data can be organized into files
• A File is simple a set of data that has been given a name.

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COMPUTER USERS
• Role depends on ability
– Setup the system
– Install software
– Manage files
– Maintain the system
• “User-less” computers
– Run with no user input except for System configuration or maintenance.
– Automated systems
– Navigation Systems
– Weather Stations

1B-6
USER’S ROLE
• When working with a personal system, the user can take on several roles:
– Setting up the system.
– Installing Software
– Running Programs
– Managing Files
– File Hierarchy
– File Manager
– Maintaining the System

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