| A | B |
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| algorithm | a set of clearly defined, logical steps that solve a problem |
| applications software | also called productivity software, helps you perform a specific task such as Word, Excel, etc. |
| boot | the process of starting your computer |
| GUI | an operating system with graphical symbols representing files, programs, and documents |
| language translators | systems software that converts codes written in a programming language into machine language that the computer can understand. |
| MS-DOS | Microsoft's Disk Operating System, introduced with IBM PC in 1981. |
| multitasking | running two or more distinct computer operations simultaneously, one in the foreground, the other(s) in the background |
| operating systems | systems software that provides an interface between the user or application program and the computer hardware |
| software development | the multi-step process of designing, writing, and testing computer programs |
| systems software | group of programs that coordinate and control the resources and operations of a computer system |
| Unix | operating system created by AT&T, considered portable, meaning it can run on just about any hardware platform |
| user interface | part of the computer's operating system that users interact with |
| utility software | systems software that performs tasks related to managing the computer's resources, file management, diagnostics, and other specialized chores. |
