Pc required Software’s List
1. Operating System
Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux, and Mac OS are some of the most popular OS's
An operating system (OS) is a set of computer programs that manage the hardware and software resources of a computer. An operating system processes raw system and user input and responds by allocating and managing tasks and internal system resources as a service to users and programs of the system. At the foundation of all system software, an operating system performs basic tasks such as controlling and allocating memory, prioritizing system requests, controlling input and output devices, facilitating networking and managing file systems. Most operating systems come with an application that provides an interface to the OS managed resources. These applications have been command line interpreter as a basic user interface, but more recently have been implemented as a graphical user interface (GUI) for ease of operation. Operating Systems themselves, have no user interfaces, and the user of an OS is an application, not a person. The operating system forms a platform for other system software and for application software. Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux, and Mac OS are some of the most popular OS's. Know more
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system
2. Driver Softwares
Printers, Scanners, Video adapters, Network cards ,Sound cards , keyboards, USB….etc
A device driver, or software driver is any computer program that allows other programs to interact with a computer hardware device, or else to work as if they are interacting with a particular device. In other words, a driver is an interface for communicating with the device, or emulates a device. A driver typically communicates with the device through the computer bus or communications subsystem that the hardware is connected to. When a program invokes a routine in the driver, the driver issues commands to the device, and when the device sends data, the driver invokes routines in the program.
Drivers are hardware-dependent and operating-system specific. They usually provide the interrupt handling required for any necessary asynchronous time-dependent hardware interfacing needs. Know more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Device_driver
3. Security And Privacy tools
Antivirus
AVG AntiVirus, Norton AntiVirus, BitDefender, Kaspersky , F-Secure Anti-Virus, McAfee VirusScan ….etc
Anti Spy ware
Spy Sweeper, Trend Micro Anti-Spyware, Spyware Doctor, Ad-aware SE, McAfee AntiSpyware………etc
Antivirus software consists of computer programs that attempt to identify, thwart and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software (malware).
Antivirus software typically uses two different techniques to accomplish this:
Examining (scanning) files to look for known viruses matching definitions in a virus dictionary
Identifying suspicious behavior from any computer program which might indicate infection. Such analysis may include data captures, port monitoring and other methods.
Most commercial antivirus software uses both of these approaches, with an emphasis on the virus dictionary approach.
Usually, the term antivirus has also been used for benign computer viruses that spread and combated malicious viruses. This was common on the Amiga computer platform.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti_virus
4. Word Processing Softwares
Ms-office, Open Office, Coral draw, PageMaker….etc
A word processor (more formally known as document preparation system) is a computer application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material.
A word processor may also refer to a stand-alone computer unit similar to a typewriter, but often including technological advancements such as a screen, advanced formatting and printing options, and the ability to save documents onto memory cards or diskettes. Word processors almost invariably allowed the user to choose between standard typing and word processing modes by way of a switch. Such word processors should not be confused with an electric typewriter.
Word processors are descended from early text formatting tools (sometimes called text justification tools, from their only real capability). Word processing was one of the earliest applications for the personal computer in office productivity.
Although early word processors used tag-based markup for document formatting, most modern word processors take advantage of a graphical user interface. Most are powerful systems consisting of one or more programs that can produce any arbitrary combination of images, graphics and text, the latter handled with type-setting capability.
Microsoft Word is the most widely used computer word processing system; Microsoft estimates over five hundred million people use the Office suite. There are also many other commercial word processing applications, such as WordPerfect. Open-source applications such as OpenOffice's Writer and KWord are rapidly gaining in popularity. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_Processing
5. Digital Photography Editing Software
Photoshop, Ulead, Prow show gold , Windows Movie Maker..etc
Photo editing is the technique of modifying a photographic image by either analog or digital means.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photo_manipulation
6. Digital Music And Media Software
Windows Media Player , Winamp , Media Player Classic, Core Media Player, Zoom Player , Zinf , VLC media player…..etc
Media Player lets you play streaming audio, video, animations, and multimedia presentations on your pc.
Know more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_media_players
7. Internet And Web Application
Web Browsers
A web browser is a software application that enables a user to display and interact with text, images, and other information typically located on a web page at a website on the World Wide Web or a local area network. Know more Click Here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_browser
Internet Explorer
Everyday Tasks Made Easier
Internet Explorer 7 provides improved navigation through tabbed browsing, web search right from the toolbar, advanced printing, easy discovery, reading and subscription to RSS feeds, and much more. Click on the features to learn more.
Download Internet Explorer 7 and get the benefits of tabbed browsing and improved printing, search, and security….Download Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft’s free web browser, or explore its features. See how you can get the benefits of tabbed browsing and improved ... http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie
Firefox
The award-winning Web browser is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable to your online life. With Firefox 2, we’ve added powerful new features that make your online experience even better.
Enjoy a Better Web Experience
Firefox 2 delivers helpful new features to make your online experience more productive.
Stay Secure on the Web
Firefox continues to lead the way in online security, and now includes active protection from online scams to keep you safer.
Personalize Your Browser
Choose from over a thousand useful add-ons that enhance Firefox. It’s easy to personalize Firefox to make it your own….
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox
Opera
Ready for a revolution in the way you access the Web sites you can't live without? Try Speed Dial™ in Opera's newest Web browser, Opera 9.2.
It makes the fastest even faster.
Safari RSS
Safari puts everything you need to browse, search, view RSS feeds and manage your bookmarks in a clean, easy-to-use navigation bar.
Netscape
Netscape began by trying to make an Internet that users found easy to use. Today we offer integrations of intuitive digital tools, innovative attractions and infinite media content. The revolutionary new Netscape Browser 8.1 provides more security options, streamlines more standard browsing tasks and arms internet users with more timesaving solutions to their browsing needs. http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/product/default.jsp
Avant Browser
http://www.avantbrowser.com/ Avant Browser can be best described as a custom web browser application. Avant Browser is a standalone application designed to expand services provided by Microsoft Internet Explorer.
8. Plugins
Plugins help your browser perform specific functions like viewing special graphic formats or playing multimedia files. Plugins are slightly different from extensions, which modify or add to existing functionality.
Acrobat Reader
For viewing and printing Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player is the universal rich client for delivering effective Adobe Flash experiences across desktops and devices.
Java
The Java Runtime Environment enables your computer to run applications and applets that use Java technology.
QuickTime
QuickTime Player is an easy-to-use application for playing, interacting with or viewing video, audio, VR or graphics files.
RealPlayer
RealPlayer enables your computer to play streaming RealVideo and RealAudio.
Shockwave
Shockwave Player displays Web content that has been created by Adobe Director.
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player lets you play streaming audio, video, animations, and multimedia presentations on the web.
9. Messenger
Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk , MSN Messenger , AOL Instant Messenger, Bassline WinPopUp, BitWise IM, Miranda IM, , Rediff BOL
Instant messaging or IM is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text. The text is conveyed via computers connected over a network such as the Internet…………
9. File archive
WinRAR
