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algorithm
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A set of clearly defined, logicalsteps that solve a problem.
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application software
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Also called productivity software;helps you perform a specific task such as word processing, spreadsheets, and so forth.
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beta testing
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A process that releases commercial software in development to a cross-section of typical users who evaluate the program and report any problems or "bugs" in the software before it is released to the public.
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bundleware
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Software included with the purchase of a new computer.
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flowchart
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A diagram that shows different parts a program will take depending on what data is inputted.
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inputting
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The process of using an input device to enter data.
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network license
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A type of license that gives the organization the right to install a program on a server which can be accessed by a specific number of computers.
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operating system
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(OS) System software that provides an interface between the user or application program and the computer hardware.
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patch
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Software applied over software that you already have installed.
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service pack
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A collection of updates, fixes, or enhancements to a software program delivered as a single file.
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single-user license
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A license that gives you the right to install software on a single computer.
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software
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Intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
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Software as a Service
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(SaaS) A software delivery method where an application is licensed for use as a service. The software is provided to customers on demand through the Internet, an intranet, or through a network.
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software development
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The multistep process of designing, writing, and testing computer programs.
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software license
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A license that gives you permission to use a program.
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software piracy
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The illegal copying or use of computer programs.
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system software
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A group of programs that coordinate and control the resources and operations of a computer system.
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update
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A collection of files for updating released software that fixes bugs or provides enhancements.
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upgrade
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Replacing software with a newer or better version to bring the system up to date or to improve its characteristics.
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Web applications
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An application without platform contraints or installation requirements that is accesed through a Web browser over a network such as an intranet or the Internet.
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