Essential Competencies for Browsers, Information Managers, and System Software
This chapter explores the critical competencies required for effectively using browsers, information managers, and system software. It covers browser functionality, web navigation, and efficient information retrieval. Additionally, it delves into primary operating systems, essential utilities, and communication tools like email and newsgroups. The chapter highlights the importance of desktop managers for task organization, managing computer resources, and utilizing essential utilities for troubleshooting and maintenance. A look into the future discusses the evolving landscape of operating systems, emphasizing support for users in small to medium-sized businesses.
Essential Competencies for Browsers, Information Managers, and System Software
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3 CHAPTER Browsers, Information Managers, and System Software
Competencies • Use browsers • Navigation • Find information • Communicate 2. Functionality of information managers 3. Primary operating systems 4. Five essential utilities Lockley
Browsers Communicating - e-mail and newsgroups Lockley
Browsers Searching - finding information by category, topic or key word(s) Lockley
Navigating the Web Lockley
More Navigating • Hypertext links • Information through portals • Information through search sites • Communicating through e-mail Lockley
PIM or Desktop Managers E-Mail, calendar, contacts, and journal Lockley
Task Organization Basic reminders, tasks, coordinate, and update Lockley
System Software • Operating systems • Resources • User interface • Applications Lockley
System Software • Utilities • Service programs • Manage computer resources • Help users with diagnosing problems • Device drivers Lockley
System Software • Language translators • Translates programming language into the language that the computer understands • Compiling to 0’s and 1’s Lockley
Operating Systems • Resources • User interface • Runs applications Lockley
Applications • Word processing • Spreadsheets • Databases • Multitasking Lockley
Important Operating Systems • Microsoft’s Windows • Macintosh • UNIX • Linux – Red Hat • DOS Lockley
Most Essential Utilities • Troubleshooting • Anti-virus programs • Uninstall programs • Device Drivers Lockley
Most Essential Utilities -- Housekeeping • Backup programs • File compression programs • Defragmentation Lockley
Windows Utilities • Backup • Disk cleanup • Disk defragmenter Lockley
Utility Suites • Norton • McAfee • DataFellows Lockley
A Look to the Future • Better support • Windows • users • small to medium-size businesses • Linux & Unix enterprise Lockley
