define -A document or file having a preset format, used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be recreated each time it is used.

describe - In desktop publishing, professionally designed empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. In spreadsheet software, worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. The template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks. This helps users and speeds up processses.

example - Word Letter Template, a loan amortization template for a spreadsheet program.

define - A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process.

describe - Helps user learn how to use the software or perform specific tasks

example - Microsoft Word's Clippy

define - To post software or documents to an online source so they're available for others[dowload:copying them from the online source].

describe - to copy or transfer (data or a program) from one's own computer into the memory of another computer or the opposite

example -downloading a song from iTunes, uploading a video to YouTube

define - an undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains

describe - A back door is a means of access to a computer program that bypasses security mechanisms. A programmer may sometimes install a back door so that the program can be accessed for troubleshooting or other purposes. They may use an access code - a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.)

example - In some cases, a worm is designed to take advantage of a back door created by an earlier attack. For example, Nimda gained entrance through a back door left by Code Red.

define - The process of saving data especially for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes.

description - to make a copy of (a data file), esp for storage in another place as a security copy

example -can store data on flashes, disks, DVD, online files, memory cards, removable hard drives, etc

Compression

(Decompression = the opposite)

define - Making files smaller using special encoding schemes. File compression saves storage space on disks and saves transmission time when files are transferred through networks.

describe - The process by which data is compressed into a form that minimizes the space required to store or transmit it.  The re-encoding of data (usually the binary data used by computers) into a form that uses fewer bits of information than the original data. Compression is often used to speed the transmission of data such as text or visual images, or to minimize the memory resources needed to store such data.

example - compression occurs to send upload a picture to the Internet

define - A type of law that traditionally protects forms of literary expression.

describe - The legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work.

example -rewriting a book and claiming you wrote it breaks copyright

Define- A unique number assigned for identification which varies from its successor or predecessor by a fixed discrete integer value

Describe- A set of characters that uniquely identifies a single unit and can be used for traceability and warranty purposes. assigned to a particular unit of some product, to identify it, for replacement, or as a means of finding compatible parts.

Example- S/N: 20000345 Model: Fake

Define- a warranty is a guaranty that the product will work in a certain manner for a certain period of time

Describe- warranties benefit users and customers in that they make sure that the software will work for an extended period of time and if it doesn’t either a refund or a new one may be obtained.

Example- any warranty that comes with bought software such as a warranty that comes with Microsoft word that states it should work for a given amount of time.

Define- a registration card provides proof for the purchase of a certain software

Example- any registration obtained from the purchase of software

Define- A user guide or user's guide, also commonly known as a manual, is a technical communication document intended to give assistance to people using a particular system.

Describe- user manuals help customers/users with the software. It provides direction and help for the people using it.

Example- Any helpful information that is included with software such as Microsoft Word

Define- software for personal computers that combines the most commonly used functions of many productivity software programs into one application.

Describe- integrated software works together as part of a common user interface rather than software that consists of separate programs to be used in sequence.

Example- Microsoft Outlook

Define- Software that is designed and developed for sale to the general public that serves commercial purposes

Describe- it is used for sale and the programs typically come in a physical box, which is what you see displayed in retail stores.

Example- Microsoft Word

Define- is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee

Describe- freeware is either a trial basis or free of all cost.

Example - Google Chrome

Define- Creative work or intellectual property that is freely usable by anyone, either because the copyright has expired or because the creator obtained a Creative Commons license for the work.

Describe- software is considered public domain if they are not covered by intellectual property rights at all, if the intellectual property rights have expired, or if the intellectual property rights are forfeited.

Example- Linux

Define- Software that is free for the trying.

Describe- shareware is distributed on an honor system, which means it does not include any trial periods or other functional limitations.

Example- CoffeeCup HTML Editor 2008

Definition- Instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform input into output.

Describe- System software refers to the programs required to make the operating system run. Application software are programs that you use to increase productivity, play games, create images, etc.

Example- Spreadsheet application software

License

(multi-user, single user, site user)

define - The license is what a user purchases that gives them permission to use that software.  A single-user license includes a key for each copy purchased. A multi-user license includes one key with permissions to install the software on multiple workstations.  A site user is a license to use a software that is online.

describe - The license is the part that allows the user to use that software. The type of license varies on consumer needs.

Example - TechSmith,

site: RealeWriter™