COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the most common way to get new software during the mid-1990s through the late 2000s?
A
Install it from CDs/DVDs.
B
Share it via Bluetooth.
C
Download it from the Internet.
D
Send it through email.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From the mid-1990s through the late 2000s, the most common way to get new software was to purchase a CD-ROM. You could then insert the disc, and the computer would walk you through the installation.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the 1990s, computers became faster and more capable of rendering different media, resulting in audio and video becoming standard on computers. Also, the internet started to grow and become famous, and networking developed. Portable computers, known as laptops, also became popular during the 90s.

Detailed explanation-3: -They exist both as “standalone installer” (or “offline installer") and “web installer” (or “online installer"), where the former allows for offline installation as it contains all installation files, whereas the latter needs to download files necessary for installation from the web at the time of installation.

Detailed explanation-4: -If installation doesn’t start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation. Insert the disc into your PC, and then follow the instructions on your screen. You might be asked for an admin password.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are different types of software that can run on a computer: system software, utility software, and application software.

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