Nonimpact printers are much quieter than impact printers. Describe the printer technology differences in these two printer types that results in this difference. To meet the needs of today's diverse group of computer users, software developers now focus on the computer-user interface. Describe how today's input and output devices have changed to facilitate today's easier to use software designs. Describe the three main types of software used today.
Applications software represents the great variety of computer programs in use today.
Describe the difference between horizontal applications and vertical applications. Name four examples of each type. Describe the differences between machine languages, assembly languages, and high level languages. Name four common high level programming languages. Today, programming methods are undergoing change.