Systems Administration -2

The programs and other operating information used by a computer

• software
• data
• hardware
• upgrade

A type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks

• peripherals
• hardware
• CPU
• application (app)

Applications for desktop or laptop computers

• mobile apps
• desktop apps
• help file
• file extension

Applications for mobile smartphones and tablets

• desktop apps
• mobile apps
• file extensions
• system software

Software that is available free of charge

• shareware
• cheapware
• freeware
• open source ware

Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use

• in-app purchases
• freeware
• shareware
• applications

Software whose source code is available free of charge for the public to use, copy, modify, sub-license, or distribute

• closed source software
• freeware
• shareware
• open source software

An application that is accessed over a network connection, and runs in a web browser

• web-based application
• installed application
• gadget
• widget

Manages and operates the computer hardware, providing a platform for application software

• system software
• gadget
• open source software
• mobile app

The ending of a file that helps identify the type of file in operating systems

• upgrade
• file extension

• help file
• source code