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Since school has started back up, ATSF (Anandtech Software Forum) often gets people asking for help on their programming assignments; some just need help figuring out why something they wrote went wrong, others try to be slick and disguise their homework assignment so others will do it for them. A new low has been hit however, in the following thread:
Can Anyone help me answer these questions??
Pathetic. :thumbsdown:
Can Anyone help me answer these questions??
Can anyone help me answer these questions I am computer dummie on these. SO please help.
1. Most computer software falls into one of three categories: compliers and other translator programs, software applications, and system software. Describe and give example of each.
2. Which must be loaded first into the computer's memory, OS or software application? WHy?
3. What does it mean when software is called IBM compatable or Macintosh compitable?? What does this have to do with the operating system?
4. Why is the user interface such an important part of software?
5. What are the three plarforms for desktop computers today? Briefly describe them.
6. Describe three different ways a spellings checker might be fooled.
7. In what ways are word precessors and spreadsheets programs similar?
8. What are some advantages ofusing a spreadsheet over using a calculator to maintain a budget? Are there distadvantages?
9. Describe several software tools used for numeric applications too complex to handle by spreadsheet. Give an example of an application of each.
10. List several advantages and disadvantages of using computer simulations for decision-making.
Pathetic. :thumbsdown: