|Legacy systems |A legacy system describes the IT system that is currently in place. This means that | | |any hardware of software that was previously in place up until now if a legacy system.| |Mainframe computers |The main frame is the central hub of almost all companies storage and processing. | |Microprocessors |This is describes as a “computer on a chip” It rivaled the mainframe all though it was| | |much less powerful. Microprocessors paved the way for standalone computers. | |PCs |This stands for Personal Computer which means that it is a stand-alone computer that | | |has it’s own power supply and processor. | |Network computers |Network computers means a series (more than one) of computers that can communicate to | | |each other by sending and receiving information across different types of networks | | |whether it is a L.A.N or even a M.A.N | |World Wide Web and Internet |The internet is made of millions of servers, main frames, PCs, switches and routers to| | |keep the communication moving along from device to device. The world wide web is made | | |up of similar items but also includes websites hosted on servers. | |Wired and wireless broadband technology |Wired Broadband is when you have your computer hardwired to an Ethernet port via a | | |CAT5 cable.
Wireless Broadband uses an aircard and can connect to HotSpots, Routers | | |and Access Points to reach the web through radio frequencies. | |PC software |An example of PC Software is Windows, Adobe, certain games that require a download. | |Networking software |Networking software is used to help connect, or network different companies or people | | |together. Oracle is the 2nd largest software maker and holds the industry standard. | |Computer security software |With networking and the WWW becoming what it is today, it is a helpful tool. However, | | |since everything is networked together by computers, that means that people can get | | |into your network and/or computer and steal valueable information. To help solve this,| | |things like firewalls were created. |
The Homework on Computer Software Ownership
COMPUTER SOFTWARE OWNERSHIP A computer program is a sequence of commands, which tells the computer how to perform a task or a sequence of tasks. Large computer programs are called software, they perform heavier tasks. Some of those software programs are being published on the net, and this is how they are downloaded for free everyday. Microsoft is well known for this way of selling products like ...
