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    Software programs tell the computer what tasks to perform, with operating systems stored in ROM to run the computer itself and application programs managing user information like Microsoft Office. Operating systems are the software platform that runs all computer components and determines which applications can be used, with the main types being PC and Apple systems. The chapter encourages readers unfamiliar with PCs to review the material and practice in campus labs, as most companies and hospitals use PCs rather than Macs, making familiarity with PCs essential knowledge.

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    Software programs tell the computer what tasks to perform, with operating systems stored in ROM to run the computer itself and application programs managing user information like Microsoft Office. Operating systems are the software platform that runs all computer components and determines which applications can be used, with the main types being PC and Apple systems. The chapter encourages readers unfamiliar with PCs to review the material and practice in campus labs, as most companies and hospitals use PCs rather than Macs, making familiarity with PCs essential knowledge.

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    Software: Information

    Management
    Chapter 3

    Tells

    your computer what to do


    aka programs
    Operating systems
    Stored in ROM
    Runs the actual computer
    Application

    programs

    Manages user information


    Ex: Microsoft Office, speech recognition, learning
    programs

    Software

    Platform

    which runs all components of the


    computer
    Determines which applications can be run
    Main types are PC (windows based) and
    Apple products

    Operating Systems

    For

    most of you, you know how to navigate


    a PC (non-Apple). If you are unfamiliar
    with running a PC, I encourage you to read
    over Chapter 3 and practice on a PC
    (campus lab). Most companies/hospitals
    run PCs rather than Macs so this will be
    essential to know. If you need further help,
    please set up an appointment with me.
    Otherwise, you may proceed to Ch 4.

    PC Functionality

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