2.2.1+Software+Fundamentals+KEY+TERMS+(y1)

===In the space below, write your key terms (in ALL CAPS), followed by the best definition you found for your term(s). Along with the definition provide an example to go along. A visual example is preferred (an embedded image, video link, etc.), but if your term is hard to visualize, a written example will suffice. PLEASE USE A SMALL IMAGE SIZE .===

SERIAL NUMBER A unique combination of digits and numbers used to identify a product, be it hardware or software - also called Product Key when referring to software. 1224168400

REGISTRATION CARD A document or form which requires filling out data fills like name, address, date of birth etc. which will be needed for a database. 1224226145

WARRANTY a written guarantee given to the purchaser of a new appliance, automobile, or other item by the manufacturer or dealer, usually specifying that the manufacturer will make any repairs or replace defective parts free of charge for a stated period of time. 1224477816

SHAREWARE The term shareware refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a newspaper or magazine. The aim of shareware is to give buyers the opportunity to use the program and judge its usefulness before purchasing a license for the full version of the software.http://www.shareware.com/ is an example of a website where you can download software on a trial basis for free. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareware

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DOWNLOAD / UPLOAD To download is to receive data from a remote or central system, such as a web server, FTP (file transfer protocol – transfer data from one computer to another through a network) server, mail server, or other similar systems. A download is any file that is offered for downloading, or that has been downloaded. When you view a web page, text files, images, and other media types (such as audio and video files) are downloaded to your computer from a server across the Internet.

The opposite operation “to download” is to send data from a local system to a remote system, FTP server, or website. For example, "Uploading a video to [|Youtube]" means sending a video to the website. The difference between uploading and downloading is downloading means to receive and uploading means to send. Sources: [|Wikipedia - download/upload] and http://www.motive.co.nz/glossary/download.php 1224389736

COPYRIGHT Example: Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyrights1224396362
 * Copyright** is a legal concept, enacted by [|governments], giving the creator of an original work of authorship [|exclusive rights] to control its distribution. Generally, it is "the right to copy", but usually provides the author with other rights as well, such as the right to be credited for the work. It is an [|intellectual property] form (like the [|patent], the [|trademark], and the [|trade secret]) applicable to any expressible form of an idea or information that is substantive and discrete.

FREEWARE Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware 1224407205 (Alex)
 * Freeware** is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Freeware is often made available in a binary-only, proprietary form, thus making it distinct from free software . Proprietary freeware allows authors to contribute something for the benefit of the community, while at the same time allowing them to retain control of the source code, future direction of development and preserve its business potential. Freeware is different from shareware, where the user is obliged to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality).

TEMPLATE A template is a pre-developed page layout in electronic or paper media used to create new pages from the same design, pattern, or style. It can also be a stencil, pattern or overlay used in graphic arts (drawing, painting, etc) and sewing to replicate letters, shapes or designs. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template 1224409086 (Alex)

In computer engineering refers to the copying of data for the purpose of having an additional copy of an original source. If the original data is damaged or lost, the data may be copied back from that source. [|www.experiencefestival.com/a/Backup/id/1925149] 1224472676
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 * SOFTWARE/ APPLICATION:** An application is a set of files that make up software for the user of whatever programme. Can also be a specific use of a computer. Software is the programmes and languages used to control how the hardware functions and directs the operation of the hardware.

Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/computer-software and http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=application&i=37892,00.asp Unfortunately trapdoors can be used by viruses, and 'worms' often gain access to programmes via the backdoor.
 * BACKDOOR/ TRAPDOOR:** A backdoor (also know as trapdoor) is a way of getting access to computer programmes by avoiding the security programmes. Is often installed by programmers so that the programme can be available when trouble shooting.

Source: http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid14_gci962304,00.html

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software for personal computers that combines the most commonly used functions of many other software programs into one application. For example, microsoft office.
 * Integrated Software**

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USER MANUAL It is a document that explains how to use or operate something, such as a software program. It can be organized topically or by task. User manuals can come in booklets, pamphlets, or digitally.



Source: [|www.techcommunicators.com/dkmanual/glossary.html]

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PUBLIC DOMAIN Public Domain is the knowledge that is freely available to the general public and commonly shared throughout the world without any copyright protection or access restrictions. 1224442018

WIZARD A utility to guide users through a limited step-by-step sequence of choices to complete a task or setting such as software installation or network configuration. 1224442018

Compression is the reduction in size of data in order to save space or transmission time.

**DE**COMPRESSION****
Reconversion of compressed data into its original (or nearly original) form so that it can be heard, read, and/or seen as normal.