Computing Lesson 3 Key Terms Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. also known as proprietary. Proprietary software usually does not allow access to its underlying code and re-use often requires additional licenses.
  2. 7. can include the computer's operating system, device drivers and basic system utilities. Software that communicates directly with the computer's circuitry is.
  3. 9. provides the method for a user to begin using a computer once turned on. Also provides a common framework for applications and other software to operate while controlling and organizing the activity of application software running on the computer.
  4. 10. also known as Free and Open Source (FOSS). Under the FOSS model, the user is allowed to modify the software code to suit their needs and is allowed to re-use the software without additional licenses.
Down
  1. 1. meant to control the use and distribution of the software within the copyright rights of the software creator.
  2. 2. is focused on the need of the user to complete a certain task or perhaps a coordinated group of tasks. This type of software can be offered as a single application or of a bundle of related applications like Microsoft Office.
  3. 3. is a three or four letter combination followed by a period or dot.
  4. 5. interface text based interaction with the computer
  5. 6. are run through your browser which means that they can run on any operating system.
  6. 8. was developed to reduce the learning curve and allow easier computer use