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Anti-virus software
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is utility software that scans for and often eliminates viruses in your RAM and on your storage devices.
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Application software
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is the software that allows you to perform specific tasks such as writing a term paper, surfing the Web, keeping a home budget, and creating slides for a presentation.
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Communications software
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is software that helps you communicate with other people through the use of your computer.
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Crash proof software
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is utility software that helps you save information if your system crashes and you're forced to turn it off and then back on again.
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Desktop publishing software
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extends word processing by including design and formatting techniques to enhance the layout and appearance of a document.
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Device letter
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is a unique identifier for each different storage device on your computer.
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Digital camera
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is an input device that helps you capture live photos or pictures and transfer them directly to your computer.
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Digital video camera
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is an input device that helps you capture live video and transfer them directly to your computer.
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Directory
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is a list of the files on a particular storage device.
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Disk optimization software
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is utility software that organizes your information on your hard disk in the most efficient way.
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File
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is a collection of information you need to effectively use your computer.
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File manager utility software
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is utility software that helps you manage, organize, find, copy, move, rename, and delete files on your computer.
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Filename
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is a unique name that you give to a file of information.
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Filename extension
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(most often just called an extension) further identifies the contents of your file usually by specifying the file type.
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Folder
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(which your operating system will display as a manila folder icon) is a special portion of your root directory into which you can place files that have similar information.
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Freeware
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is software that is also public domain software, meaning you can use it as you wish free of charge.
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Graphics software
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helps you create and edit photos and art.
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Linux
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is an open-source operating system that provides a rich operating environment for high-end workstations and network servers.
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Mac OS
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is the operating system for today's Apple computers.
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Microphone
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is an input device that captures live sounds such as your voice or perhaps a dog barking.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Millennium
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(Windows 2000 Me) is an operating system for a home computer user with utilities for setting up a home network and performing video, photo, and music editing and cataloging.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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(Windows 2000 Pro) is an operating system for people who have a personal computer connected to a network of other computers at work or at school.
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Microsoft Windows XP Home
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(Windows XP Home) is Microsoft's home computer user operating system.
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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(Windows XP Pro) is Microsoft's recommendation for people who have a personal computer connected to a network of others computers at work or at school.
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Multimedia
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is a presentation of information which can include sound, text, graphics, video, and animation and over which you have some sort of control.
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Multimedia authoring software
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is software that you use to build your multimedia application.
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Multitasking
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is an operating system function that allows you to work with more than one piece of software at a time.
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Online banking
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is the use of your computer system to interact with your bank electronically, including writing checks, transferring funds, and obtaining a list of your account transactions.
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Operating system software
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is system software that controls your application software and manages how your hardware devices work together.
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Pathname
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is the device letter, folder, sub-folder (if present), filename, and extension that describes a particular file and its location.
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Personal finance software
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offers you the capabilities of maintaining your checkbook, preparing a budget, tracking investments, monitoring your credit card balances, and perhaps even paying bills electronically.
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Personal information management (PIM)
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software helps you create and maintain (1) to-do lists, (2) appointments and calendars, and (3) points of contact.
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Personal productivity software
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helps you with personal tasks that you can probably perform even if you don't own a computer.
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Presentation software
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helps you create and edit information that will appear in electronic slides.
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Public domain software
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is software that you can copy, distribute, and even modify without obtaining permission.
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Scanner
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is an input device that helps you copy or capture images, photos, and art work that exist on paper.
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Shareware
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is software that you can "test drive" or "try before you buy."
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Shrink-wrap license
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is a document that is shrink-wrapped to the outside of the software box.
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Software license
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defines the way in which you can use the software.
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Software suites
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are "bundles" of related software packages that are sold together.
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software version
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(version) tells you which iteration of the software you're using.
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Spreadsheet software
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helps you work primarily with numbers, including performing calculations and creating graphs.
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System software
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is the software that details how your computer carries out technology-specific tasks.
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Uninstaller software
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is utility software that you can use to remove software from your hard disk you no longer want.
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Utility software
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is software that provides additional functionality to your operating system.
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Web authoring software
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helps you design and develop Web sites and pages that you publish on the Web.
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Word processing software
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helps you create papers, letters, memos, and other basic documents.
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