4: Information Systems - Software

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    Software and hardware cannot function without each other. Without software, hardware is useless. Without hardware, the software has no hardware to run on.

    This chapter discusses the types of software, their purpose, and how they support different hardware devices, individuals, groups, and organizations.

    Learning Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this chapter, you will be able to:

    • Define the term software;
    • Describe the two primary categories of software;
    • Describe the role ERP software plays in an organization;
    • Describe the process to write a computer program;
    • Describe cloud computing and its advantages and disadvantages for use in an organization;
    • Define the term open-source and identify its primary characteristics; and
    • Determine what operating system you have;
    • Learn to manage files.

    • 4.1: Computer Software
      Types of Software. System software. Application software. Software Creation. Open-Source vs Closed-Source Software. Cloud Computing.
    • 4.2: Operating Systems
      Operating systems. Introduction. Chronology and evolution of different OS versions. Do you have Win or macOS?
    • 4.3: File systems
      Files, File Systems, Directories, and File Management. Disk Devices. File names and extensions. Directory Hierarchies and Paths. Storage Operations and Maintenance. File Systems used by some Operating Systems.
    • 4.4: Downloading Files
      Download and upload files.
    • 4.5: File Management
      What is file management? Best practices for effective file management. What is Microsoft Windows File Explorer? Using Microsoft Windows File Explorer. File Management with Microsoft Windows File Explorer application.
    • 4.6: Appendix A - Microsoft Excel Basics
      Common Uses of Spreadsheets. Basic Features. The Ribbon. Creating Worksheets and Navigating Existing Files.
    • 4.7: Summary
      Chapter 4 Summary.

     

    "The best way to predict your future is to create it."

    — Abraham Lincoln, PotUS 16

     

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