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Computer Help for Seniors (and Other Newbies)
SOFTWARE
Software - Computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software. The storage devices and display devices are hardware.The terms software and hardware are used as both nouns and adjectives. For example, you can say: "The problem lies in the software," meaning that there is a problem with the program or data, not with the computer itself. You can also say: "It's a software problem."The distinction between software and hardware is sometimes confusing because they are so integrally linked. When you purchase a program, you are buying software. But to buy the software, you need to buy the disk (hardware) on which the software is recorded. Software is often divided into two categories:
- systems software : Includes the operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function.
- applications software : Includes programs that do real work for users. For example, word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems fall under the category of applications software.
Certainly when you download software programs and run them on your own computer you should use caution. Anything you download over the Internet or an electronic bulletin board system could have a virus... Therefore there are two precautions you should take.
First, install virus protection software on all your computers. Second, use only trusted sources from which to download software and files.
All of the software on this web site recommended for downloading has been tested and used by trusted experts.
Learn how to manage the download process
Downloading Software From The Web
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