Types of Software
Software that is written is protected by copyright
Commercial Software - user pays for a license to use someone else’s software
Open Source - developers can share, modify and distribute software for free
- Linux Kernel
- Libra Office
- Gimp
- Firefox\
Application Software - any software created to fulfill a specific need
- text editors
- web browsers
- graphic editors
System Software - software used to keep our core system running
- OS tools and utilities
- Firmware - software stored permanently on a computer component
- BIOS