CIS3345:
Management Information Systems
Spring, 2015

Chapter 4 References
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Site: http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • Programming Languages
    Describes the major classes of programming languages, the major languages withing those classes, and provides many helpful links
  • It provides programming language information presented in the chapter including Java, HTML, and C++. There are games, external links, and examples which make it more exciting.
  • This website has alot of information regarding the different types of programming languages
  • The Cetus Team maintains a large collection of links about most object-oriented languages. the is one called Cecil that seems to be the favorite. it is multiple-dispatch language that supports both exploratory untyped programming and large-scale statically-typed programming.It includes some new and very expressive ideas and shows a paper called paper "Predicate Dispatching: A Unified Theory of Dispatch". Which was very interesting in nature of object-oriented subject matter.
  • This website goes a great job on giving many examples of programming languages through out the text.
Site: http://www.intranetjournal.com/articles/200312/ij_12_08_03a.html
  • Intranet Journal: Building the Corporate Enterprise
    This website article provides information on XML basics and benefits
Site: http://www.thocp.net/software/software_reference/introduction_to_software_history.htm#How It All Started
  • Introduction to Software History
     Other source for the information we got in class
  • This website is useful in that it gives a detailed summary of what was discussed in class and provides examples that are very easy to understand
  • Gives an in depth history of software
  • it gives you a very good description of how softwares started it also has graphics and it is very complete
Site: http://www.wikihow.com/Defragment-Your-Computer
  • How to Defragment Your Computer
     If you don't know how to defragment your computer, this reference is the appropriate one to guiding you step by step. This reference also guides you on how to repair windows, clean up your registry, fix a slow computer, and more. This reference will save you a lot of money and will help you to gain computer knowledge.
  • this website provides step-by-step directions that show you how to defragment your computer. this is useful since it helps improve the speed of your computer
  • The article is basically what the title says. It describes the steps to defragment your computer so I find it a helpful reference if you need your computer defragmented.
  • I have recently had a problem with my computer because of the many programs I was running and didn't even need. This article is helpuful and eassey to follow it actually helped me learn how to Defragment my computer.
Site: http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm
  • Operating Systems
     Tells what an operating system is, a brief description of each type of operating system, and also lists the operating systems.
  • this is a web site where you can get help with computer issues and get some tips to better understand it. it's an interesting site.
  • This website explains and show the different types of operating systems that have developed over time. The GUI ( graphical user interface), multi-user, multiprocessing,multitasking, and multithreading.
  • It lists and describes the different types of operating systems and gives examples of each one.
Site: http://www.atariarchives.org/mlb/
  • brief information on machine languages
     Its very interesting. I liked how they gave some examples of setting up machine languages and stuff. They talk about bytes and how to set them up. Basically its like a book on the web. It has chapters of different sorts of things you can go into. like the basics, fundamentals, it even has one that deals with building a program. Its really interesting. I really liked it.
  • This site is very interesting. Its in the form of a book with 9 chapters about the fundamentals of machine languages.
Site: http://www.atariarchives.org/deli/fifth_generation.php
  • 5th generation computers
     this site shows what the next generation of computers are going to be like. It is very interesting
  • Talks about the future of computers and what they might obtain as in processing capabilites
Site: http://www.thocp.net/software/software.htm
  • History of software
     It is very user friendly
  • A very thorough explanation of what software is and examples of early types of software a great site in my opinion for those who want a very well defined explanation.
  • This is a very informative article on the software history and gives you an explanation of the development.
  • Did not follow the literature.
Site: http://www.raxco.com/findit/..\..\disk-defragmenter.htm
  • Disk Defragmenter!!!!
     This website explains what a disk defragmenter is and which one is the best in today's market..
Site: http://www.compinfo-center.com/
  • compinfo
     I like this web site because it makes the concept ‘software’ much easier to understand. Also I provide lots of information related to this course including definitions and how-to’s.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • Software
     The web explains in a very simple way what is a software and also has another links related.
  • The term includes application software such as word processors which perform productive tasks for users.
  • The history and complete information about Linux
  • This website is thorough in it's explanations and offers further references for more information.
  • gives a brief synopsis of what software is, also contains links for computer software and business software
  • excellent information well put together
  • It has a lot of explanation, but lacks of a good historic data. It has good explanations of how it works a software.
  • Very detailed and easy read. Provides knowledge to different types of computer software.
  • This web site has useful information about computer softwares. It gives a brief overview about them, its relationships to computer hardwares, types of software, software topics, it designs, implementation, and their industry.
  • Describes all types of software, and covers other areas related to computer software.
Site: http://www.herts.ac.uk/ltdu/technology/history_of_java.html
  • The History of Java
     This site tells you the story of the programming language Java and how it is designed
Site: http://www.aoamedia.com
  • computer software
     has good software related to digital media
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_generation_computer
  • 5th Generation Computer
     This site is very informative, yet breif. It also provides a list of many other references for further research.
  • This sites gives off very good information at to software versus hardware and a lot more so check this site out and see if you like it as I do.
  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Computer software is a general term used to describe a collection of computer programs, procedures and documentation that perform some task on a computer system
  • This a good definition of the Linux Operating System
  • This webpage provides a full definition of fourth generation programmers.
  • This website has a full description of what a Web Browser does (Software application) and the history of the web browser. It also describes how Microsoft's Internet Explorer gained dominance as a web browser and also included are good sources.
  • This site informs everyone about how java got started and what its uses are now in the computer world
  • This website explains in detail what machine language really is and how the different programs developed at that time would make use of it
  • I really didn't know what exactly a javascript was, my computer keeps telling me to update, i finally know what it is.
  • Good site overall goes over process management, disk and file systems, and types of operating systems, etc. If your still confused about what an operating system is visit this website, or if you just want more info on the subject.
  • This site is very informative. It provides a list of many other references for further research. It gives details about the 5th generation of computers.
Site: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm
  • introduction to how operating systems work
     This site has good explanations on what does an operating system does, what kinds there are, and various related links.
  • This article discusses what operating systems are, the functions of an operating system,the different types of operating systems and all the way to memory management. I found this site interesting and informative
Site: http://www.hypernews.org/HyperNews/get/computing/lang-list.html
  • computer language list with definitions
     good site that has definitions/lists/and dates check it out
Site: http://www.armory.com/~spectre/tech.html
  • A BRIEF HISTORY OF OPERATING SYSTEMS THROUGH TIME
     This site is interesting it talks about unix, tandy, ibm, and apple; to name a few. Basically it's just a history of the opertating system.
Site: http://www.linux.org/
  • Linux
     This site allows you to download the FREE Linux operating system. It explains what Linux is and how to use it
  • in this page you can now all about linux software
  • Linux is a free operating system that is available for all to use. The site offers teaching services and educational resources. Everything you need to become a successful Linux user is available at this site.
  • IT IS A NICE SOFTWARE BUT I DO NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT
  • It is a pretty good site where you can download many software programs for free. It is easy to follow and understand.
Site: http://www.computersoftware.com/
  • Websites is designed to support and help growing businesss
     Computer Software Group (CS Group) has been delivering innovative business solutions for more than 30 years. With offices in the UK and US, we are a leading UK software house focusing on the development of integrated web-enabled solutions.
Site:http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/HTML
  • this web page talks about how mozilla is the faster web browser today it also talks about the html provided which is used in the creation of web pages and other types of documents viewable in a browser.
Site:http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/5thgen.htm
  • The Japanese Fifth Generation project was a collaborative effort of the Japanese computer industry coordinated by the Japanese Government that intended not only to update the hardware technology of computers but alleviate the problems of programming by creating AI operating systems that would ferret out what the user wanted and then do it. The Project chose to use PROLOG as the computer language for the AI programming instead of the LISP-based programming of the American AI researchers.
Site: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/programming_language.html
  • This website enables you to understand the computer language systems. It is very useful because it describes every simple thing about the subject
  • It has the term's definition and other basic information that could be useful for computer users.
  • It provides a definition of programming language, and describes the programming languages that it mentios.
  • Short and to the point explanation.
  • It provides a definition of programming language, and describes the programming languages that it mentios.
Site:http://www.usabilityfirst.com/groupware/
  • I thought this website was interesting because it discussed contemporary and informative viewpoints on the various types of groupware applications.
Site: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm
  • It was very informative into what it takes to do the job of computer software engineer. It was very detailed.
  • very informative
  • This site gives a great insight into what skills it takes to create software.
  • It talks about the careers of Computer software engineers, what they do on daily basis, how they do it, their level of knowledge on different programing programs and their work environment.
  • Details the work involved in the development of computer software. In addition it provides the projected job growth for the upcoming years in this field.
Site:http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rmuhamma/OpSystems/os.html
  • Good website if you want to know the details of the operating system and maybe to even make your own OS
Site:http://cplus.about.com/od/introductiontoprogramming/p/programming.htm
  • tells you what a computer program is, what a software is, their applications, utilities and how to understand software.
Site:http://www.gnu.org/
  • Talks about GNU Operating System. What is it? How does it work?
Site:http://www.it-enquirer.com/main/ite/more/dtp_workflow_systems1/
  • The website gives a good description about what is desktop publishing and what ways a company or a person can use it.
Site:http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~fgandon/documents/lecture/uk1999/operating_system/operating_system.pdf
  • It breaks down definition then types which then goes into interface.
Site:http://seamonkey.ed.asu.edu/emc300/software/types.html
  • This site provides a lot of examples of different softwares. Also shows the general categories of the many types of softwares.
Site:http://www.linux.org/info/
  • this website gives you a brief biography of linux and it also lets you know what linux is capable of doing. its a great site on getting anykind of linux info you need
  • Provides an overview of the generation of the Linux operating system with links to additional information, downloads, instructions for Linux use, and much more.
  • This is the linus homepage it has information on the OS and also has links to download the OS from different mirrors.
Site:http://www.computer-solutions.co.uk/chipdev/mnemon.htm
  • doesn't really say what it is but rather gives examples of mnemonics.
Site: http://www.cs.sun.ac.za/~museum/gen4.html
  • It provides the information on how the computer was build, it even gives you pictures that describe what everything is.
Site:http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=non-procedurallanguage
  • Hopefully you'll find it useful, lots of terms and information!!
Site: http://www.selfseo.com/software_articles.php
  • Site has articles regarding which programs are best for personal use, and business.
Site:http://microsoft.toddverbeek.com/lang.html
  • This site give a large list of programming languages and a brief description.
Site:http://ei.cs.vt.edu/book/chap1/java_hist.html
  • This article is a very interesting one. It talks about, well, the history of Java. it also talks about where it came from and where it is today.
Site:http://www.mytechnologylawyer.com/cgi-bin/FormManager/WebForms.pl?Action=ShowLevel2&Level0=MLB00&Level1=MLB02&Level2=SLB06&gclid=CLSGloeI15ECFUl2OAodHTPTPw
  • This site offers legal advise to someone who is looking for software license.
Site:http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rmuhamma/OpSystems/os.html
  • Extensive notes on operating system theory and source code of describing actual construction of operating system in C programming language. This site is very well organized allowing you to jump around to which ever sub-subject you need.
Site:http://www.bitpipe.com/tlist/C++.html
  • It is a simple and brief understandable definition about c++
Site:http://www.play-hookey.com/computers/language_levels.html
  • Very easy to understand.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_software
  • Provides a clear description of what application software is. It says is a subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform.
  • This was a very informative site which gives you the basic knowledge of application software. They explain all of the terminology and give many examples.
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • this web page shows the different types of programming languages, also it shows some additional linkks to learn more about the topic
  • Describes major classes of languages, major languages within those classes, and many helpful links.
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • this web page shows the different types of programming languages, also it shows some additional linkks to learn more about the topic
Site:http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm
  • An operating system, as known as OS, is a software that enable the computer hardware to communicate and operate the software program.
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • This site explain how to programming laguages and there are many examples in more than 200 different languages.
Site:http://microsoft.toddverbeek.com/lang.html
  • A list of programming languages and their description
Site:http://www.linux.com/
  • Provides news, downloads and features for the Linux operating software.
Site:http://www.linux.org/info/
  • Linux provides information about the history of the Linux operating system, in which it also provides links to additional information, downloads, instructions for Linux use, etc.
Site:http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/
  • A useful guide that shows us a simple manner to use linux, its complemented with reviews, opinions and tutorials.
Site:http://www.unix.org/what_is_unix.html
  • GIVES A BROAD DEFINITION OF WHAT UNIX IS.
Site:http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1001.htm
  • good info. this site gives occupation examples for mgmt majors
Site:http://www.ece.umd.edu/~blj/papers/CS-chapter.pdf
  • This article briefly illustrates the meaning of virtual memory and how it is used in the cyber world. Although some of his examples are sort of confusing to understand they
Site: http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.21.htm
  • I didnt really know there was such information on how to operate computer programs. Many things are useful for those individuals that are not very much computer literate.
Site:http://www.freebyte.com/programming/
  • The site categorizes different programming tools that are free of use.
Site:http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Basic+computer+language
  • Provides a little history and then has links to different types of BASIC languages.
Site:http://opensource.mit.edu/papers/barnes.pdf
  • This is a great PDF file that help understand the benefits of open source software.
Site:http://microsoft.toddverbeek.com/lang.html
  • Gives details of all different types of programming languages
Site:http://www.dwheeler.com/oss_fs_why.html
  • goes into detail about open source software, its definition what its for, how to use it, etc.
Site:http://www.freewebs.com/chrishallsworth/CompSoftware2.htm
  • This is an interesting Website because it talks about different types of software such as GUI. It indicates that 90 to 95% of all Windows software are GUI-based. In other words the user can use a mouse to click on meaningful graphics or icons. It also talks about spread sheets which help the user in making calculations. Other software the site mentions are databases such as Access which help store a large amount of data as records and finally personal information managers which help can be used to send and receive e-mails, as well as scheduling appointments, meetings, tasks, and writing notes, etc.
  • explains in more detailed the definition of the two types of softwares i sure learned more
Site:http://www.levenez.com/lang/
  • This web site give several (dont think there were that many) computer languages.
  • Nearly every language and its history and endless links of hints and descriptions.
  • the page talked about all kinds of computer languages and had links to specific systems.
  • This website is good for giving a brief lesson on history of languages on computers and allows you different links to explore different types of languages
Site:http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/government/policy/story/0,10801,53054,00.html
  • The site provides an article of software licencing. In this case the FTC take a look at software licensing practices, such as whether the lack of disclosure of warranty terms until after a software sale is made is fair to end users. Interesting to read it!
Site:http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/government/policy/story/0,10801,53054,00.html
  • The site provides an article about software licencing. In this case the Federal Trade Comission takes a look at software licensing practices, such as whether the lack of disclosure of warranty terms until after a software sale is made is fair to end users.interesting to read it
Site: http://www.objs.com/survey/lang.htm
  • There is a variety of web programming languages, for example the "WWW", "HTML", "SGML". There is no reason to believe that any one language will someday monopolize the the web programming scene.
  • This website describes and discusses the characteristics of web languages. It also continues to talk about the current languages in use and how effective they are. Some of the subtopics are: characteristics of web langauges and also their languages and interfaces. It is very informative and will answer the many questions that may arise about any paticular web language.
Site:http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/software/story/0,10801,91841,00.html
  • The future of search engines will work much more for the end user rather than pulling information from every aspect of the search word. For example if you are a computer engineer and you type into your search engine the worddrives, you will only receive information on computer drives rather than every bit of information about driving. This is possible due to a new concept called Query Tracker, this concept will revolutionalize the search engine and make information searches much more user friendly. Query Tracker will only focus on items of interest from previous searches so that information returned will work for the end user.
Site:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/341592/programming_languages_first_generation.html
  • I liked this web page because it give us a short description about all the generations of programming
  • This site decribes how ealy sysems were programed using machine language that was made up of strings of binary digits
Site:http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machine+language
  • This is a very simple description of the word "Machine language" but it translates well essentially.
Site:http://science.jrank.org/pages/1695/Computer-Languages-Third-generation-language.html
  • Third generation language started in 1952. By 1957 the International Business Machine Corporation created a language Fortran.
  • very interesting to know the history of programing and the developement of the programing languages such as fortran, cobol, c and ending with the advanced JAVA many years have passed and computer technology continues to be improve. Know days fifth generation languages are used in modern computers alllowing in some cases the automation of technologies.
Site:http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~nd/surprise_96/journal/vol2/mjbn/article2.html
  • Provides an overview of the evolution programming languages have undergone ever since microcode existed in the 1950's up until now.
Site:http://www.wm.edu/amst/370/2005F/sp1/Types_of_Software.htm
  • Here some examples of softwares used everyday by Americans, such as productivity software also known as "tool software" and i think it is very helpful for any business or another different organization that requires organization.
Site:http://home.cfl.rr.com/eaa/Languages.htm
  • This site is a great resource on researching information on languages such as C++; Cobol; Basic; and Fortran. It provides a brief description and includes links to the content on biographical material, and other in depth information. The site introduction speaks for itself, "It is a site about computer languages, their authors homepages, tutorial links, and file extensions.
Site: http://www.linux.org/
  • You can download the FREE Linux operating system and also explains what Linux is and how to use it. in this page you can now all about linux software
Site:http://microsoft.toddverbeek.com/lang.html
  • This site has a number of different products and the different languages used in each of the products. I didnt read all of them but it gives some good information.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-generation_programming_language
  • Discusses the aspects of 5th generation programming. I thought it was interesting that it states that this latest generation is constraint-based instead of being algorithmically based.
Site: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/rhasan/linux/
  • Detailed history on Linux and its beginnings.
  • Good website that explains linux and its history. Also great programs that can be downloaded
Site:http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/a/application_software.htm
  • This article goes into detail as to what exactly application software is and what it does. It also provides examples.
  • Website gives a defines application software and gives examples.
Site: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm
  • Jobs in the technical field are in great demand, since technolgy continuiously increases. managers in this area may earn a six digit annual income. Education in information system is a great advantage and very important. Technical workers are great assets in a company workforce.
Site:http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/236/description#description
  • Very interesting site when you are introduced to a large Information Systems Website, excelent menu, and lots of services and products i do not even understand
Site: http://saet.cs.depaul.edu/How%20Information%20Gives%20you%20Competitive%20Advantage.ppt#257,2,Pivotal Ideas  
  • Very explicit in explaining how in business the information technology determines advantages for a company. Befor and after the trading of products and services, the Information is escential for the success of the Company.
Site:http://www.instant-messaging-software.com/history-of-instant-messaging.htm
  • This website gives a summary of the history of instant messaging and a description of how it works. Very informative. Very interesting. Instant messaging was taken to new heights with the evolution of the Internet. In November 1996, a company called Mirablis introduced ICQ (aka I Seek You).
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/programming_language.
  • Ithink the site is interesting, amazing and knowledgable where it says Thousands of different programming languages have been created so far,[3] and new languages are created every year.
  • This site priovides useful information such as definitions, usage, elements, history etc.
  • Programming languages made simple for us dummies who don't understand it.. yay!
  • Fuctions like this dictates the task any machine will performe
  • Speaks about the definition, usage and elements of the Programming Languages.
Site:http://docs.rinet.ru/EtoHTML/ch3.htm
  • I liked the site. Mainly because it had great details about how a web browser works, which really interested me once we talked about it in class. It has a lot of good information if anybody wants to take a look a it.
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • Really didn't get much information from this site. It was some what confusing. Not too elaborate on the information provided.
  • Interesting to find a website with so many links that will connect you to even more detailed information about many different programming languages.
Site:http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/lovelace.htm
  • Very interesting to know facts about the first programmer of early computers
  • Enjoyed the biography very much.
  • This is an interesting website and the last paragraph was particularly illuminating about Ada Lovelace's contribution to computer programming
  • The site has a biography on Ada Lovelace, the person that our slides say is responsible for creating the first software.
  • Provides a more in depth history of Lady Lovelace and how she came to invent computer programming.
  • I like history and so I thought it might be fun to look some more information on Ada Lovelace. This website gives you some of her biography and list some of her accomplishments.
Site:http://www.pr-owl.org/basics/weblanguages.php
  • This article gives you a brough of information on web language. It gives you a brief background and when and by who the language was develop.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_language
  • It is a brief explanation of the defintion of Programming Language
Site:http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/dictionary/detail.asp?guid=&searchtype=&DicID=17348&RefType=Encyclopedia
  • Explains more in detail each generation of Computer Language, which will meke my studyin easier
Site:http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/o/operating_system.html
  • i liked it. it's short it yet since it has pictures it helps to better understand what it is. it also provides aditional links which i liked as well.
Site:http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/The_Computer_Revolution/Software/Types_of_Software_&_Operating_Systems
  • this website has information about some types of software and operating systems and it also mentions the Linux Operating System
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accounting_software
  • This is just some basic information that was interesting pertaining to accounting. Without software to computerize the process many companies would just find it too time consuming and expensive (labor wise) to maintain the continuous and acurate records they are keeping now.
Site:http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/taskman.htm
  • Guides you on how to use the task manager in Windows for various purposes like when a program is not responding or find out what programs are currently running.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • Very good article that explain some of the division that computer software has.
  • it helped me understood the huge concept of this chaper. because it has all the terminology and definitions to completely comprehend the chapter.
Site:http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm
  • Short article, that gives you the definition of Operating systems and talks about the different types of Operating systems. It gives you more the links to the history of the different types of Operating systems, as well as another link of Frequently ask questions about OS
Site:http://www.osdata.com/kind/history.htm
  • How the revolution of computers began..
Site:http://www.sei.cmu.edu/legacy/case/case_whatis.html
  • This site is pretty well developed and put together. It explains what CASE is used for and when it is used.
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • It talks about all the different types of computer languages. It has plenty of links
  • "A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming, is not worth knowing"
Site:http://science.jrank.org/pages/1697/Computer-Languages.html
  • this website helps you understand first generation language, second generation language, third generation language, fourth generation language and fifth generation language.
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.htm
  • this just talks about different programming languages and what they are about...
Site:http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=23476
  • Debuggers have become immensely powerful. A good debugger is a very capable tool. With it, an experienced developer can step through very complex code, look at all the variables, data structures, and stack frames; even modify the code and continue. And yet, for all their power, debuggers have done more to damage software development than help it.
Site:http://www.nedprod.com/programs/definition.html
  • This website gives a brief definition about what software is. Furthermore, the other gives his opinion about hoe it should be more difficult to put anything on the computer and not everyone should have access to certain things.
  • This site was more of a personal approach to describe what is to be classified as computer software. They beleive that computer software is not speech and is only controlled by the actions of a human. I think that this article is very judgemental and does not consider all factors.
Site:http://www.bls.gov/k12/computers04.htm
  • in this website it decribes how jobs as in computer software are like, what you need to prepare yourself for these jobs, how much does it pay and are there enough jobs available. this website is very important especially for those interested in the field. it is imformative and educational.
  • In this website you will find interesting information reguarding computer software and how it is developed.
Site:http://www.coolnerds.com/Newbies/Software/Software.htm
  • Its a good article because it provides a lot of information about software, its applications and it gives common examples to which we all can relate to.
  • The webpage gives a description of what software is and where it comes from.
  • This site contains much information about Software and talks about the programs we have in the computer.
  • I really like this website because it is very colorful, has a lot of pictures and is easy to understand, even though the text is a little too long.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_language
  • A brief description on the basic programming language.
Site:http://www.myzips.com/
  • This site is dedicated to answer questions about your computer software , just like if your computer is slow what you can do about it
Site: http://www.unix.org/what_is_unix.html
  • This website explain what is unix and all its applications. Is interesting i dindnt know anything about this operating system.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • generally explanins the components of a software which include: word processos that perform tasks for users; operating systems that provide services for application software; middleware controls and coordinates distributed systems; and differents tecniques such as programming languages and scripting languages. Among other things.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_language
  • This wed site is a good sourci if you want to learn more about Programming. It gives you basic definintions that you need to understand it aswell as an explanation.
Site:http://www.download.com/
  • Lots of downloadable packages of free or free-to-try software
Site:http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Linux_software_equivalent_to_Windows_software
  • This website contains a list of the programs that could be considered roughly equivalent to certain popular Windows applications.
Site: http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • This website provides the beginenr user of computer programming languages with desceiption of the major classes of languages, the major languages within those classes, and many helpful links which help us understand a little more about this beautiful science.
Site:http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibm/library/ar-cotsint/?ca=drs-t3406
  • This site went into more detail about COTS products by discussing its different components and how to integrate it in a software system. Pretty simple site with plenty of points. Not confusing to understand, straight to the point information.
Site:http://www.techthrob.com/tech/10stepconvert.php
  • Very easy to read and understand, especially for those who don't understand computer terms.
Site:http://www.w3schools.com/
  • This website is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to become more comfortable in using various languages, such as HTML, XML, Browser scripting, Server scripting, .NET, etc. Very user-friendly.
Site:http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm/printable
  • This website explains how operating systems work. It also tells you the definition, functions, and types of operating systems.
  • This article discusses what operating systems are, the functions of an operating system,the different types of operating systems and all the way to memory management. I found this site interesting and informative
Site: http://www.treepad.com/
  • This link will give you a quick look at a type of successful Personal Information Manager (Treepad). I enjoyed reading it because the concept of a PIM is easily grasped when reading about the features of Treepad and how it works. I also liked how visuals of the actual PIM were presented because it helped to better understand Treepad in the aspect of its layout and organization
Site:http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm
  • Great information on how software works provides videos to help better explain
Site: http://www.savetz.com/articles/pctoday_howsoftwareworks.php
  • Good article with information explaining how software works
Site: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/num/1gl.htm
  • very informative and detailed information about we learned in chapter 4
  • In this page you can find the definitions and examples of the different generations languages in computers.
Site:http://www.compinfo-center.com/
  • Computers are the center of our lives. Are at our desks, in our pockets and in our cars. We use the computers to work, play, for to education and for managing data. As computers are used increasingly by people who are not specialists in the computer information systems development takes on a new magnitude to make new software easier to use and understand
Site:http://www.byte.com/art/9509/sec7/art19.htm
  • This is a good website if you want to learn about programming languages cause you see where it came from and how it has evoled over the years. This is a good site to just learn about the basics of the history behind progamming languages.
Site:http://www.stsc.hill.af.mil/CrossTalk/2008/01/0801DewarSchonberg.html
  • This Article seriously considers and presents the dilemma if nowadays' engineers are well prepared to do their job in regards to security and other matrters. It really makes you think whether or not software programming is going into a real evolution.
Site:http://www.levenez.com/lang/
  • This website is very helpful in getting all the history on the computer languages and gives you a discription of what it is.
Site: http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/dictionary/detail.asp?guid=&searchtype=1&DicID=17389&RefType=Encyclopedia
  • Includes brief descriptions of all computer languages. Explains in more detail. Good website.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer%5Fsoftware
  • This website provides the definition of computer systems. It’s very helpful because it provides with other Contents base on computer systems, such as creation, patents, license, and many more.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_messaging
  • I love instant messaging but wanted to learn more about in english not IT jibberish!! Very Helpful!
Site:http://microsoft.toddverbeek.com/lang.html
  • This website is very informative. It explains all the types of languages that we have. It kind of long, but a really recommend it.
Site:http://depts.alverno.edu/cil/mod1/software/system.html
  • It describes in detail what system software is and what is consists of. It provides a diagram as well.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • all that we see in chapter 4 resumed into one page
  • On this website you will find the components of computer software. It is a great tool to know what software is all about.
Site:http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system8.htm
  • This site provides a good explanation on how operating systems work.
Site:http://www.compinfo-center.com/
  • On this website, it has many different links to where each of the specific links teaches you specifically about that one particular part of computer software. I think that this is a very helpful website to let you know all about what computers have.
Site:http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Computer+software
  • This website is alright if you are a beginner in learning computers, but does not give a very detailed description of what computer software is.
  • This page provides different things regarding "Software". The first thing is, that provides a definition of what software is and how it works "A set of instructions that cause a computer to perform one or more tasks". How it works, "Programs are written in programming languages, especially designed to facilitate the creation of software".
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • The site provides an excellent breakdown of the various types of programming languages. It also provides links to sites that talk much more in depth about the individual languages within the types.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
  • this website will show the history of Linux as well as how that it works, design, current interface, servers, also it will tell you how to get it and/or use it.
Site:http://www.iag.biz/?pi_ad_id=2257308305
  • this site provided ideas for companies to use different softwre- helpful from a business perspective
Site:http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-software.htm
  • This is a site that talks about the different types of software availabl ein the market. Its very informative and not long goes right to the point.
Site: http://www.sun.com/java/
  • This site provides some insight to those who may not be familiar with Java. Some of the different uses of the technologies are discussed.
Site:http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/O/operating_system.html
  • It explains what an operating system is. It includes pictures in order for you to understand better.
Site:http://www.mhuffman.com/notes/language/language.htm
  • This article is a detailed overview of the history of computer language, from machine language to high-level language. You can also view examples of binary codes that were commonly used and needed in order to perform tasks on a computer.
Site:http://linux.about.com/cs/linux101/a/linux_2.htm
  • Shows a well synthesis of the advantages of using the Linux Operating System. Also, it contains links to download Linux and a turorial once is downloaded. Try it!
Site:http://www.politico.com/
  • I enjoy this site because of the non partisan stories and the layout of the page allows for easy navigation. It also eliminates the inconvienience of having to flip through newspaper pages to find an interesting story by displaying all the headlines allowing for easy access.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-generation_programming_language
  • One of the first-generation programming languages is a machine-level programming language; which rely on binary inputs. Here we see benefits and the current uses on the machinery programming language. A benefit consists of the code a user writes can be very fast and efficiently, since it is directly from the CPU.
  • Defines first generation programming language and describes current uses.
Site:http://www.ubuntu.com/
  • I download and use this type of linux, it installs inside windows without having to make a special effort to establish disk space for it. The system is then dual bootable and reduces the emotional switching cost. An office type suite installs with it, and any printer or scanner , will usually install at the same time as the initial OS installation.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • WELL I REALLY LIKE THIS WEB PAGE BECAUSE IT DISCUSS WHAT WE ARE LEARNING IN THE CLASS ABOUT THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE, HOW IT IS ORGANIZED, THE OPERATION, DESIGN AND CREATION ABOUT THE SAME TOPIC. IT IS A REALLY HELPFUL SITE IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND ITS FUNCTIONS AND EVEN BETTER BECAUSE IT IS EASIER, FASTER, AND MORE ACCESSIBLE SOMETIMES THAN A BOOK.
Site:http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~marku/languages.html
  • Describes major classes of languages, major languages within those classes, and many helpful links.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_web_browsers
  • This page not only explains the history and what are the web browsers, but it also contains a list of the different ones, the most visited, and the fastest.
Site:http://articles.latimes.com/2008/aug/25/business/fi-apple25
  • This article is very interesting. They talk about the restrictions that some game developers had faced because Apple dont want them to discuss about the details on those programs.
Site:http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/software.html
  • A brief but good definition. There are links that take you to other definitions like system software, application software, utilities and operating systems.
  • This page is very basic but, has good information on computer software. It gives a detailed definition and provides you with more relevant information.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • I visited several sites looking for information about computer software, but all of them have information only about books or games, but only wikipedia had a detail information about the topic
Site:http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
  • This website belongs to Mozilla Firefox web browser it has a lot of really cool features to make web browsing quite exiting. so, check it out!
Site:http://www.aaxnet.com/topics/slicense.html
  • it helps you understand your rights about software licensing.
  • Lost intrest after only reading half the information. Boring!
Site:http://searchdomino.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid4_gci212217,00.html
  • groupware can sometimes be referred to as collaborative software. It consists of active calendar sharing, electronic meetings,
  • This offers a detailed definition of groupware
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_programming_languages
  • This site contains information on the history of programming languages. I found it a bit interesting.
  • I liked this website, it shows a time line of the programming languages and how they developed into eachother.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • it talks about the types of software there are and the libraries
Site:http://www.cse.fau.edu/~maria/COURSES/CEN4010-SE/C13/jr-4gl.html
  • I thought that it was very informative and helped me understand more.
Site:http://softwarecommunity.intel.com/articles/eng/3890.htm
  • Easy to understand and helpful inforamtion on products
Site:http://www.npd-solutions.com/case.html
  • Explains how CASE is used in todays market and its importance. Also, describes how it can be useful.
  • To speed up the software system building process, a new concept of designing software is introduced in the '70s, called Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE).
  • Really explains CASE and helps to understand the development process.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • its simple but gets you the idea of what computer software is. design/creation, etc...
Site:http://www.refdesk.com/compsoft.html
  • This site is nice and basic enough to reference many different software programs. While on this page I was able to look up information on a variety of computer software that helped guide me through describing in detail what the program was for.
Site:http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/752879/fifth-generation-language
  • very informational
Site: http://en.kioskea.net/contents/web/weblang.php3
  • This website is very informative and gives very good explanations about different internet words.
Site: http://www.objs.com/survey/lang.htm
  • This page talks about the languages we learn in Chap. 4, as well as others that aren't too common. The info is interesting, but a little dry.
  • i liked the document a lot it provides very good information of all the different web languages been use in the web
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software
  • This site does a great job of going through the history of software and walking the reader through the growth of it. It also has alot of references that the reader can look through for more information.
  • Describes how computer software is a collection of computer programs.
Site: http://www.engin.umd.umich.edu/CIS/course.des/cis400/
  • Good website. Gives links to the history and importance of all the program languages that a computer may have.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software
  • Wikipedias definition of Groupware, or collaborative software, pretty comprehensive.
Site: http://www.wordwebonline.com/en/COMPUTERSOFTWARE
  • It was sooo wonderful experience
Site:  http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/computer+software
  • Very very very interesting
Site: http://www.softwarehistory.org/history/Default.htm
  • Gives a history of the development of software going back to the 1950s. Hyperlinks give extended information at the user's request
  • The article is part of a site that is dedicated to preserve the history of the software industry
Site: http://tldp.org/LDP/tlk/basics/sw.html
  • thoroughly reinforced what was discussed in class.
Site: http://searchsoa.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid26_gci213024,00.html#
  • The article is basic, but it gives the correct definition ofa software.
Site: www.npd-solutions.com/case.html
  • The website basically talks about the way in which Computer programing has changed from a highly technical base of computer programing knowledge into what we have now which is Computer Aided Software Engineering. In this particular case the computer itself has come to serve the function of a tool to create new software applications for computers themselves in an easier manner because of the pre designed programs that make creating new programs more readily accessible and thus easier due to the absence of having to write everything in code which the Computer aided software engineering program does automatically.
Site: http://science.jrank.org/pages/1696/Computer-Languages-Fourth-generation-language.html
  • The website explains the computer's generations languages. It is kind of boring but interesting the different languages that had to be created. It also tells you the problems of every generation of languages.
  • This site gives you more examples of fourth generation languages and gives you more resources to find extra information.
Site: http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/WOMEN/love.htm 
  • Ada Lovelace was a mathematician and a scientist, who became an important character in computer history. She wrote a plan on how an engine might calculate numbers, which became the 1st computer program in history.
Site: http://www.itwire.com/content/view/21825/1141/1/0/
  • Some thoughts from a Linux enthusiast on why consumers are not rushing to install the free OS despite the generally-agreed superiority over Windows
Site: http://www.bitpipe.com/tlist/4GL-Tools.html
  • Here's a brief description on 4GL tools. Other information for different sites are given.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Android 
  • Article on the Android operating system created by GOOGLE, system is currently on G1 phones.
Site: http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid39_gci943827,00.html
  • interesting article talks about the advantages and disadvantages of each and tries to see who will take over
Site: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/07/AR2009010703430.html?hpid=moreheadlines
  • This is a powerful example of how a simple mistake can be magnified by technology.
Site: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/program.htm 
  • Introduction to Java with terminology defined, examples, and how to debug. Easy read.
Site: http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/KA09Df01.html
  • It is a news article related to a computer software firm. It is a very interesting piece of news.
Site: http://www.unt.edu/training/BackToBasics/software%20packages.htm
  • Great guide if you need to know what type of software package you need for a specific need. To the point and very accessible.
Site: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/exec/billg/bio.mspx
  • This is a very interesting article that gives information both personally and professionally with regards to the the biggest software inventor, Bill Gates.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-generation_programming_language
  • This site basically just elaborates on what is a second generation programmer. It was straight to the point.
Site: http://www.thocp.net/software/software_reference/introduction_to_software_history.htm#FirstSteps
  • A detailed history of the first software developments.
Site: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos175.htm
  • The interpreter must fully understand the matter in which they work in order to convert the "source" language into the "target" language.
Site: http://www.cs.pomona.edu/~kim/FOOLbook.html
  • Good summary of the books content......
Site: http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ci-Co/Computer-Software.html
  • Is amazing how new technology change the way we live, how the tecnology in been growing from a simple O I system to our iphone days.
  • This site is interesting it explains the history of the computer software, types of computers, the binary system among many other things.
Site: http://www.cognito.co.nz/
  • MoneyWorks is the newest accounting software to hit the market, it was met with great praise following MacWorld Expo earlier in the week.
Site: http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/software.htm
  • i found this page really amazing its about codes and Reverse Engineering
Site: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/major-types-of-software.html
  • Describes different types of software. ex:system software and programming software
  • This wed-site gives a brief description of the different types of software.
  • This webpage gave me more details about the types of software with a broad of examples...
Site: http://www.java.com/en/about/
  • Great overview of what and where java is used.
  • Java makes software. Before visiting this site, I didn't know just how much software Java created.
  • Gives a brief overview of how Java is used in our daily lives. The link "Find Out More About Java" gives information on how Java is everywhere. It is not just on Laptops and PCs, but also in cell phones, car navigation systems, and much more electronic devices.
Site: http://middleware.objectweb.org/
  • This site will more detailedly inform you on what middleware is and does.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network
  • It is interesting to know how this networks operates.
Site:  http://www.idcomm.com/personal/lorenblaney/
  • the reference is really good one, if you want to learn a new way to write an internet program.
Site: http://www.softwaretipspalace.com/
  • I found this website interesting and helpful since it is a community of users who share their personal and real life experiences about software
Site: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/354646/machine-language
  • This definition help me to further understand the codes and language of machines
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_management
  • This website goes into greater detail about Resource management and how it is used in everyday businesses.
Site: http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productCategory/us_computer_software.html
  • nice site to buy good computer softwares
Site: http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~nd/surprise_96/journal/vol2/mjbn/article2.txt
  • It is a good website because it gives a brief summary of how the programming language of computers has evolved over time.The article covers first generation programming up till the fourth generation.
Site: http://shootout.alioth.debian.org
  • The web page is very straight in to the point. The title gives the user an insight of what the web page is all about. The web page has numerous links to send the user to different web pages regarding to computer languages programs
Site: http://www.compactpci-systems.com/pdfs/Pinnacle.Nov01.pdf?__utma=1.4368158177401921000.1231531241.1231531241.1231531241.1&__utmb=1.4.10.1231531241&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1231531241.1.1.utmcsr=yahoo|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=multi%20processing%20articles&__utmv=1.compactpci-systems.com&__utmk=117575561
  • This article briefly describes how the Sun Microsystems SPARC™ based SMP architecture was combined with CompactPCI elements to provide the NEP market space with a unique, but powerful hardware solution to drive next generation IN applications.
Site: http://www.itworld.com/virtualization/58571/software-licensing-virtualization-age
  • Neat short article on licensing w/o killing roi
Site: http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/apple-let-itunes-leash
  • although this article isnt so informative about linux, which is what i was looking for, i did find this in the linux journal and i feel its something many of us in the "iPod Generation" would find interesting...
  • This article shows you how to protect your own PostScript using the same technique as fillable PDF forms.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_code
  • I found wikipedia's information very useful.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembler
  • This site was interesting and providing useful information.
Site: http://www.sun.com/java/about/#pc
  • Java is everywhere and is part of all of todays technology. Article was insightfull.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_
  • it was develop by micro soundsystems
Site:  http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?board=9.0
  • alright but nothing special
Site:  http://www.selfmadescholar.com/classes.php?tag=computer+programming
  • This website is very useful, can teach you to program over other things.
Site:  http://www.sitepoint.com/article/future-html-xhtml/
  • This wesite explains that HTML is dying and how is being slowly replaced by XHTML. This website has very interesting articles on all computer related subjects.
Site:  http://www.w3schools.com/xml/default.asp
  • This website shows users basic to advance methods of XML usage.
Site:  http://www.bookrags.com/research/machine-language-wcs/
  • Machine Language summary with 3 pages of encyclopedia entries, research information, and more.
  • A very short and to the point article, which explains the definition of machine language and binary code. This is a quick read and not that great of a source in terms of content, but gets the point across.
Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/offerings/SL-Software.aspx?prod=7&cat=SL-Management(Static)&kw=Software
  • this site is very useful for anyone that is interested in building his or her own company.it provides the user with important facts of how microsoft sofware can benefit the new developing and old companies.
Site:  http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rmuhamma/OpSystems/Myos/osIntro.htm
  • This is a website that describes what an operating system is and its objectives.
Site:   http://www.compinfo-center.com/#apps
  • this website has everthing about computers and it components!
Site:  http://www.w3schools.com/html/default.asp 
  • A quick tutorial on learning to code HTML.
Site:  http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/management/Ob-Or/Operating-Systems.html
  • This website went into depth about the purpose of operating systems and what they do. It aslo talked about the different operating systems that are available.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensible_Markup_Language
  • Is design to create custome languages, so people can use it to find different elements and this languages people create and make data, encode documents and also to create web pages.Another important thnig that we need to know is that XML has two correctness levels; Well formed and Valid.
Site:  http://java.com/en/javahistory/
  • organized and concrete
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/O/object_oriented_programming_OOP.html
  • Small paragraph on OOP and related links to programming languages and web languages.
Site:  http://www.developer.com/net/cplus/print.php/2197621
  • This site contains information about machine code or machine language. It goes into further detail about managed and unmanaged codes/languages.
Site:  http://www.cnet.com/topic/web-browser.html
  • Cnet has valuable information on what new technologies are doing well and what each one has to offer.
Site:  http://science.jrank.org/pages/1697/Computer-Languages.html
  • This website tells you all you need to know about generation languages.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system
  • This is a great webpage that provides everything you need to know about an operating system. It is vey complete because it describes the history of operating sytems, features, diversity and examples.
  • This page has a lot of information about systems
  • This site talks about how the operating System is the interserface and software of the computer. It has the responsibility for managing the corrdination on the current activities and sharing of the resources of the computer
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/machine_language.html
  • Simple and helpful definition of machine level language.
  • On this site you can find the information about machine language, gor instance:The lowest-level programming language (except for computers that utilize programmable microcode) Machine languages are the only languages understood by computers.
  • Defines and gives and overview of what machine language is.
Site:   http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342703,00.asp
  • This is an article from PCMag.com talking about the operating system, Linux. It has a new version, that seems to be a great improvement from the last. The article serves as a review for the new version.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debugger
  • good description of what a debbuger is
  • This site talks about debuggers. It describes them in deep detail; what they do, they environments where they are used, and the different types of debuggers that exist.
Site:  www.appvee.com
  • this is a web site that explains each application that have been made for the iphone, they also have video introductions.
Site:  http://alternatives.rzero.com/lang.html
  • This site provides living languages ranging in age from several decades to several months.
Site:   http://www.linux.com/whatislinux/114354
  • For those of you who never have heard before about linux, this link attached above is the actual webpage of this operating system which explains very detailed everything about it.
Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/debugging/installx86.Mspx
  • you can download and install Debugging Tools for Windows. If you operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 32-bit or 64-bit Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008.
Site:  http://magazine.redhat.com/2008/03/11/what-is-middleware-in-plain-english-please/
  • I found this website to be quite informational in the description of "Middleware." While the author may not have been an accredited source, they do take a unique approach to trying to simplify the concept. The author pulls form the analogy that Middleware: Plumbing and briefly explains their point.
Site:  http://www.comptechdoc.org/basic/basictut/osintro.html
  • Defines what an operating system is, what drivers do, other operating system functions, opearting system conerns, and operating system types.
Site:  http://computersoftware.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_is_computer_software
  • this site provides the user a detailed understandig on what is computer software. this site reinforces what we learned in class
Site:  http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Teaching/Unix/unixintro.html
  • this website gives a brief history of how unix started, how it works, and it gives a tutorial on how to use it.
Site:  http://osxbook.com/book/bonus/ancient/whatismacosx//history.html
  • this website includes the history of mac os x, the architecture and the booting of mac os x
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_software
  • This website gives very basuis and general information about computer software. It also includes terms that are relative to this broad theme such as Aplication software, firmware, middleware, etc. Moreover, this website ilustrate the reader by showing the relationship there is between a computer software and a computer hardware. Finally, it gives information on design and implementation by giving several examples and how it varies depending on the complexity of the software. overall i thought this website was relatively interesting, but not as much as i thought it could of be.
Site:  http://www.openprojects.org/software-definition.htm
  • System software is responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system. Software is a generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions, often broken into two major categories. Software is created with programming languages and related utilities, which may come in several of the above forms. Application software, on the other hand, is used to accomplish specific tasks other than just running the computer system. Application software may consist of a single program.
Site:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/HA101656391033.aspx
  • I enjoyed the part of class that you spoke about Publisher vs Word and how compatible that have grown to become. In my last job at EPCC and with my college education, I used both programs alot. Comparatively I like Publisher much much more. Word is a functional program that is great for essays and all of the boring stuff that goes with school and work. Publisher is FUN!!! I learned alot about it in the class preceding this one, BCIS at EPCC, which helped me in my work immensely. I was asked to create lots of flyers and brochures for the program that I was a manager for and with out publisher they all used to look so Mickey mouse. Once I became comfortable with the program it was so user friendly and easy to navigate. I still use Publisher alot just to clean up documents and presentations for school now. I was glad to hear you talk about it in class.
Site:  http://creativetechnology.salford.ac.uk/fuchs/modules/game_design/game_design_history.htm
  • It is an interesting website that gives a timeline of computer game software. I was not aware that the first computer game was said to have been made in 1961
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_language
  • this article talks about the computer language history and all uses and elements
  • Definition and the usage
Site:  http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/getStarted/intro/changemylife.html
  • This page, doesn't really tell that by learning the Java language one can be a more successful person, or wealthier. The only thing that it says is that it is a easier way of programming, less painful let's say. It gives several tasks that defenitely get easier with Java, compared with something else.
Site:  http://www.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm
  • This sites gives you an explanation of how OS work, the types of OS, nd theri functions good site if you want to know how the system you are using in your computer works.
Site:  http://www.articlesbase.com/programming-articles/types-of-softwares-580543.html
  • in this website you can find a short description of what is computer software, system software, programming software and aplication softwares and examples of each one.
Site:  http://www.openoffice.org/
  • This office suite is free to download and easy to use. "It can be used for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose." (Why Open Office)
Site:  http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/nsm/0705nm1.html
  • Talks about Application Service Providers and what they do. Also says the top 3 service providers.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiler
  • This explains what compiler means. It also has diagrams to help you see what is being defined.
Site:  http://www.usabilityfirst.com/groupware/intro.txl
  • Site offers a great deal of information on what groupware is and its application.
Site:  http://www.franz.com/support/documentation/current/doc/os-interface.htm#lchown-op-bookmarkxx
  • This source contains information about Operating-system interface, Subprocess functions, The Operating System Interface (OSI) module, Operating System Interface Functionality, and Operating System Interface file handling functionality which explain the function of diferent packages.
Site:  http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-software-industry.html
  • Daily news about software information.
Site:  http://www.uwm.edu/~WWW/html2-doc/html2.html
  • Explains what The HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is and gives various examples of data elements, character format elements, semantic elements, etc.
Site:  http://www.live-pr.com/en/research-and-markets-billing-software-in-r1048264858.htm
  • this is about typical billing software include functions such as pricing management,rating and payments and collections.
Site:  http://www.selfseo.com/story-19167.php
  • Gives useful information on how web browsers got started and how many different types are used today compared to when they were first introduced. 
Site:  http://www.technewsworld.com/story/50236.html?wlc=1237608968
  • A good article written to compare the three main known operating systems up until now.
Site:  http://www.osdata.com/kind/summary.htm
  • Brief description of every OS you can imagine..
Site:  http://www.tech-faq.com/data-management.shtml
  • In this website you can find a briefly description of what different types of data management exist and also it explains the applications for each one.
Site:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs020.htm
  • This is a very interesting website if you are attracted in the career of telecommunications because it shows and explain very important aspects of this career such as the nature of industry, the working conditions, the employment rate and the possible occupations in the industry.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4GL
  • A ton of info; covers some of 3rd and 5th generation as well
Site:  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa292164(VS.71).aspx
  • Describes the different types of programs.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_tool 
  • This site explains how programming tools or software development,are programs and applications that software developers use to support programs and many applications.
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/database.html
  • Easy to understand
Site:  http://www.articlegeek.com/computers/software_articles/23098-soyouthinkyoukn.htm
  • It talks about the computer software we have and how there is more to know about it than just what we think of it. I liked this article
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_software_engineering
  • Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE), in the field of Software Engineering is the scientific application of a set of tools and methods to a software which is meant to result in high-quality, defect-free, and maintainable software products.
Site:  http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_intro.asp
  • I like this page because not only does it describe Hyper TExt MArkup Language but it teaches you how it works and how to use it. I think that this was very helpfull in explaining to me the use and the university of
Site:  http://www.skyrme.com/insights/7gw.htm
  • simple definitions, benefits, and guidelines concerning the use of groupware provides a very basic understanding of groupware
Site:  http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-software-channel.htm
  • This website offers answers questions as to how different softwares work.
  • Software refers to the programs your computer uses to perform the actions you want it to. Learn all about computer software, from Web browsers to the latest operating systems, with our explanations, reviews, videos and prices
Site:  http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/getStarted/intro/definition.html
  • this website explains the process that java goes through to becoming a computer application and the amount of systems it runs on
Site:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-computer-software.htm
  • Short and easy description of computer software
  • This article introduces computer software.
  • It is a good article which explains very well the definition of computer software.
Site:  http://xml.com/pub/a/98/10/guide0.html?page=2
  • overview of XML
Site:  http://www.free-computer-tips.info/tutorials/general-computer/language-processors.html
  • Discusses the three types of language processors, because every language has its own language processor (or translator). Defines the language processor as: The special translator system software that is used to translate the program written in high-level language (or Assembly language) into machine code is called language processor or translator program. Very easy to understand.
Site:  http://inventors.about.com/od/computersoftware/History_of_Computer_Software.htm
  • I was searching a couple of sites when I came across this one. What I like about this site is that it covers a great deal of history and how software and other technological components have come to pass over time. Great for anyone interested in doing further research.
Site:  http://www.linux.org/about/
  • I wanted to find out a bit more about linux so i went to the site to read what they were all about and some of what they offer to the public
  • Has a variety of user options and information available
Site:   http://www.pkirs.utep.edu/cis3345/Lecture%20Slides/Lecslides.htm
  • Agilent EEsof EDA product architecture provides the flexibility to support the most popular CAD hardware platforms in the market, including Linux, Sun, and PC. Microsoft.NET framework is quickly becoming a standard framework to support Agilent instrumentation control and Agilent EDA and Instrument Connected Solutions.
Site:   http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=78941
  • On this site you ca find the information about Managerial Approach(Various organizational structures can be used for projects including: Projects within functional organizations, pure project, matrix, and mixed organizational structures; selecting the appropriate project organizational form is critical to the success of the project).

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