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3D modeling software

Used by pro artists and animators who need to create 3D graphics and characters for adertisements, video games, cartoons, and movies

Algorithm

A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is supposed to do

Application Software

Software that allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school related tasks. Entertainment and most mobile are also in this category

Backup

Copy of one or more files (or entire storage devices) that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.

Beta Version

An early version of a computer program used to test the software in real-world conditions

Bitmpa graphics

A type of image that is represented by individual pixels

Boot process

Start-up process of a computer, which includes loading the operating system from the disk.

Bugs

Errors in a software program

Clipboard

Temp. holding space in the computer’s memory for data that is being copied or moved

Cloud backup

Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account

Coding

The process of converting algorithms and flowcharts into an actual computer program

Command-line interface

A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands

Compatible

The condition whereby two computers can use the same software because they run the same operating system.

Compiler

Program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the GPU

CAD

Computer-aided design

Copy

from clipboard

Copyright law

A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work.

Customer relationship management (CRM)

Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers, support customers, and keep track of sales commissions.

Database

Organized method for storing info

Database management system

DBMS

Desktop

traditional startign area on GUI-based operating systems

Device drivers

allows operating systems to communicate with hardware

Disk cleanup

Utility that clears out temp files that take up space on hard driver

Disk defragmentation

Optimizaiton ultility that reorganizes files

Drive

storage

Partitioning

Dividing hard drive into multiple sections.

Personal Information Manager (PIM)

Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts, appointments, to-do lists, and email.

Root directory

The location on a drive that is outside of any folders or directories

Shareware

Software that is free to download and install, but will stop working after a trial period unless the user purchases the software.

Software development life cycle (SDLC)

series of steps that take programmers from the idea and planning stages through the actual programming, testing, and maintenance of software

Utiliites

programs that enhance or extend the operating system’s capabilities or offer new features not provided by the operating system itself

Vector graphics

type of image that relies on mathematics, which allows users to increase or decrease the size of the image without any distortion.

Vertical market software

software that is created for a specific industry such as health care or insurance

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)

A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution.

Executable file

File that can be run by the operating system on a user’s computer.

File hierarchy

way a computer organizes files, consisting of drives, folders, and files

freeware

Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions

Integrated development enironment (IDE)

Software that helps developers build their computer programs.

Live tiles

windows element on the start menu that can display real-time info.