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Information Technology and Applications

Explore the fundamentals of operating systems and application software for PC platforms, including legacy versions like Windows 95 to modern ones like Windows XP and CE. Learn about popular software tools such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Netscape Composer. Discover the importance of platform compatibility and utility programs in a multiplatform environment.

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Information Technology and Applications

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  1. Information Technology and Applications Chapter 2 – Application software Professor Pepper

  2. Major Objectives • Operating System vs Application Software • Familiar with windows operating system names • Platform compatibility issues

  3. GUI Operating System The Operating System • Behind the scenes • All software depends on the OS • Utility programs are available • Multitask

  4. Operating System Movie • Play movie

  5. PC Operating Systems and Platforms • Legacy Versions • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows Me • Windows NT • Windows 2000 • Modern PC OS • Windows XP • Windows CE

  6. PC Operating System Flavors • Windows • Macintosh / Apple • Linux

  7. Course Application Software • Word - Word Processor • Excel - Spreadsheet • Access - Database • PowerPoint - Presentation Tool • Netscape Composer - Web Development

  8. Platform Problems • Interoperability • Multiplatform environment • Cross-platform technologies • Commitment

  9. Objective Summary • Operating System vs Application Software • Familiar with windows operating system names • Platform compatibility issues

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