Review - Software

Operating System	Coordinates all the working parts of the computer and thereby allows you to interact with the computer thought the input and output devices
Application Software	Software that is designed and written for a specific personal, organizational, or processing task, such as graphics software are called Application software.
Internet Software	Applications become capable of accessing information over the Internet.
Viewers	Viewers allow us to open nonstandardfiles on our computers.
Plugins	Plugins allow us to enhance and expand software that we already have on our machines.
Anti-Virus Software	Anti-Virus software is designed to detect and whenever possible remove viruses.
Adware	"free" Programs that are now being offered with built in advertisements for other products.
Spyware	Installs and lurks on your machine, tracking your usage habits and reporting to a server that will build your user profile for sale to advertisers.

You have completed the Software section which is the final section in this IPSO web based lesson. I hope you enjoyed exploring the lesson on your own.

At the end of this lesosn, you should start working on budgeting your computer activity. Review www.dell.com and other computer sites to identify realistic prices. Customizing the computers will help you get an idea on the budgeting.

The next thing you have to do is proceed to the IPSO Posttest which you will be directed to by your instructor. Mostly, the posttest will be loaded on the course site or on WebCT. Check with your instructor for details.