Chapter 10
Get That App
Programs make computers work. Without programming, a computing device might as well be a brick.
The master program is the operating system (OS; Chapter 4), which controls everything, including hardware, files, networking, users, and other programs that run on a computer.
An application program, or app, is a self-contained software program that, by interacting with the user, performs a specific task. Some applications are intuitive to use, but most also require some learning and skills. Together, they make computers useful in countless ways and life easy and enjoyable. Other programs do not interact with users directly but support the inner workings of a computer, such as networking and peripheral device control. Understanding ...
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