4-1

Describe several important trends occurring in computer software.

4-2

Give examples of several major types of application and system software.

4-3

Explain the purpose of several popular software packages for end-user productivity and collaborative computing.

4-4

Define and describe the functions of an operating system.

4-5

Describe the main uses of computer programming software, tools, and languages.

4-6

Describe the issues associated with open-source software.