This document discusses computer software and Microsoft Windows. It defines software as programs that allow computers to perform tasks. There are two types of software: system software like operating systems, and application software for specific tasks. Microsoft Windows is a common operating system featuring a graphical user interface. It uses icons and menus to provide an easy interface between users and computer operations. Windows provides user convenience through clicking files and programs, an updated visual design, and integrates internet functions. Schools must carefully evaluate computer-based educational materials for quality and appropriateness.

2. Is a program
that computer
uses to
perform tasks.
SOFTWARE

3. Whenever people think about
computer, they are most likely thinking
about the computer machine such as
the television like monitor screen, the
keyboard to type on, the printer which
produces copies of text-and-graphics
materials, and the computer circuits
(the central processing unit) that
receives stores data and directs
computer operations.

4. TWO KINDS OF SOFTWARE:
• The systems software-this is the operating
system that is found or bundled inside all
computer machines.
• The application software- this contains the
system that commands the particular task
or solves a particular problem.

5. The application software may be:
• A Custom Software- that is made for
specific tasks often by large corporations, or
•
• A Commercial Software-packaged for
personal computers that helps with a
variety of tasks such as writing papers,
calculating numbers, drawing graphs,
playing games, and so much more.

7. Computer Software
company.

8. Any of several microcomputer
operating systems or environments
featuring a graphic user interface.

9. MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Also referred to as a program, Microsoft windows
for short is an operating environment between
the user and the computer operating system. Also
called a shell, it is a layer that creates the way the
computer should work.

10. Windows uses a colorful graphics interface(
called GUI-pronounced “gooee” that can be
seen on the computer screen or monitor
whenever the computer is turned on.

11. The user can work with on-screen pictures
(icons) and suggestions (menus) to arrive at
the desired software. Windows 95 (now
improved with Windows 2003,2007) is a
software designed for Microsoft Windows.

13. Windows is in itself a self-contained operating system which
provides:
• User convenience- just click a file name to retrieve data or click
from program to program as easy as changing channels in your TV
screen.
• A new look- fancy border, smooth and streamlined text fonts.
• Information center- windows puts all communication activities(e-
mail, download etc. in a single screen icon);adapts/configures the
computer for the internet.
• Plug and play- configures the computer with added components,
such as for sound and video.

14. Can be visited on the internet or should be
bought from software shops or dealers. The
teacher through his school should decide on the
best computer-based instructional(CBIs) materials
for the school resource collection
But beware since CBIs need much improvement,
while web-based educational resources are either
extremely good or what is complete garbage is evaluating
computer-based educational materials, the following can
serve as guidelines:

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