Computer software refers to programs that allow computers to perform tasks. There are several main types of software: system software runs computer hardware and systems, programming software assists programmers in writing code, application software allows users to perform specific tasks like word processing or playing games, and operating systems manage hardware/software resources and control input/output. The most common operating systems for personal computers are various versions of Windows, while popular applications include Word, web browsers, and games like The Sims. Computer games have evolved from simple titles to advanced visual games, though they sometimes face criticism for potentially influencing minors.

1. Computer Software Vocational Education: Computing Week 4

2. Software What is computer software? Can you give me some examples?

3. Software Software refers to all of the programs your computer uses to perform the actions you want it to. Software helps you get your work done, surf the Internet and play video games -- or it may work behind the scenes, so you don't even know it's there.

4. System Software System software helps run the computer hardware and computer system. It includes operating systems, device drivers, diagnostic tools, servers, windowing systems, utilities and more. Systems software is used to make it easier for someone to use a computer. Printers, keyboards, displays etc are all controlled by system software.

5. Programming Software Programming software usually provides tools to assist a programmer in writing computer programs and software using different programming languages in a more convenient way. The tools include text editors, compilers, interpreters, linkers, debuggers, and so on. Can you give me some examples of programming languages? Add your completed review to the blog on your web page.

6. Programming Languages Programming languages: Java JavaScript C++ Basic SQL Perl html

7. Application Software Application software allows users to accomplish one or more specific (non-computer related) tasks. For example Business software Educational software Medical software Computer games. Businesses are probably the biggest users of application software, but almost every field of human activity now uses some form of application software.

8. Application Software Word Processors Media Players Web Browsers Spreadsheets Graphic Art Software Databases

9. Operating Systems An operating system ( OS ) is a set of computer programs that manage the hardware and software resources of a computer. An Operating system performs basic tasks such as controlling and allocating memory, prioritizing system requests and controlling input and output devices. What do you think are the most common Operating Systems?

10. Market Share of Operating Systems Client OS Market Share for 2007 Windows XP - 82.02% Windows 2000 - 4.31%Mac OS - 3.95% Windows Vista - 3.74% MacIntel - 2.51% Windows 98 - 1.24% Linux - 0.70% Windows NT- 0.69% Windows Me- 0.62% Other - 0.17%

11. Computer Games A personal computer game is a video game played on a personal computer, rather than on a video game console or arcade machine. Computer games have evolved from the simple graphics and gameplay of early titles like Spacewar! , to a wide range of more visually advanced titles. Spacewar (pictured) is often credited as being the first ever computer game.

12. What is the best selling PC game? Which of these do you think is the best selling PC game ever? World of Warcraft The Sims Theme Park Half Life GTA

13. The answer…. The Sims You control a “lifelike” person and control the way he lives his life.

14. Computer Games Issues Computer games and game addiction are often the subject of criticism, focusing largely on the influence of violent or adult content and prolonged gameplay on minors. The Entertainment Software Association and other groups maintain that parents are responsible for moderating their children's behaviour, although the controversy has prompted attempts to control the sale of certain games in the United States.

15. Task Today Review a software program you use a lot. What type of software is it? What is the software used for? What does it look like? Who uses the software? Who are this software’s main competitors? What do you use the software for? Can you give me some examples?