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Revision as of 02:25, 25 November 2008


  COMP 1260 Wiki
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A wiki-based text book for COMP 1260

Chapter 1: Application Software

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR LINK IN THE TABLE OF CONTENTS. MAKE SURE IT LINKS TO YOUR TOPIC!!

Software that performs a useful task is considered application software. Anything from word processors to video games can be considered application software. Word processing software such as Microsoft Word can be packaged along with other application software into software suites. Microsoft Office software suite includes word processing, spread sheet, database, and other application software. Other free Office software such as Open Office and Star Office are available as alternatives to Microsoft Office.

Topics Covered in Chapter 1
Software Suites
Web Software
Software at the U of M
Viruses and Virus Checkers
Freeware and Shareware
Installing and Uninstalling
How is Software Created?

Technology Matters!
"Borrowing" Software
Applications for PDAs, Blackberry's and iPhones
What is Cloud Computing?

Chapter 2: System Software

System software runs behind the scene and is responsible for running hardware. Operating systems are the most common type of system software. Microsoft Windows is the most commonly used operating system, but not the only one. Apple’s OS X is used in Mac computers. There is also Linux/UNIX which widely used in large complex computer systems and internet servers. Popular desktop Linux versions include Ubuntu, Solaris and SuSE.

It is important to become familiar the concepts of a computer operating system. You will encounter all three operating systems around campus. Windows is widely available in computer labs around campus. Macs are also used in the Math and Stats department. To upload a webpage on the campus servers you must use UNIX. Linux computers are also located around campus and are primarily used in Computer Science.

Topics Covered in Chapter 2
Operating Systems
Windows
Mac
Unix and Linux
Roles of the Operating System
History of Operating Systems
Utility Programs
File Management Software

Technology Matters!
"What OS is in RIM's BlackBerry?"
What is Open Source Software?
Is it still a Mac if it uses an Intel chip?
"What OS is in Mac's iPhone?"

Chapter 3: Hardware


Topics Covered in Chapter 3
Keyboards, Mice and Other Input Devices
Output Devices: Monitors
Output Devices: Printers
CPUs
RAM
Hard Drives
External Storage


Technology Matters!
Cool Hardware Topic 1
Cool Hardware Topic 2
Cool Hardware Topic 3
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