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OBJECTIVES
After completing this class, students will be able to:
- Explain the difference between System software and Application software
- Explain the various ways that software is distributed
- List the four different types of application software
- List examples of application software
- Explain the difference between integrated software packages, software suites and works programs
- recognize common file extensions
Material covered in Discovering Computers Chapter 3
Explore the following web sites and examine the portable applications. We will be learning how to use the applications in class.
PortableApps & AbiWord (Windows OS)
Mac users - don’t get left out!
http://www.freesmug.org/portableapps
Free software links:
http://freebies.about.com/od/freesoftware/a/freesoftware.htm
Try doing a search on the internet for other sites that pertain to the portable applications.