© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.1 Technology in Action Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.2 Chapter Topics Application vs. system softwareApplication vs. system software Productivity softwareProductivity software Multimedia softwareMultimedia software Entertainment softwareEntertainment software Reference softwareReference software Drawing softwareDrawing software Business softwareBusiness software Getting help with softwareGetting help with software Acquiring softwareAcquiring software Installing and uninstalling softwareInstalling and uninstalling software

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.3 Chapter 4 Application Software Software A set of instructions that tells the computer what to doA set of instructions that tells the computer what to do Two typesTwo types –System software –Application software System Software Application Software

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.4 System Software vs. Application Software System Software Coordinates instructions between software and hardwareCoordinates instructions between software and hardware IncludesIncludes –Operating system –Utility programs Application Software Programs used to complete tasks Includes –Productivity software –Specialty software –Entertainment software –Educational and reference software –Personal software

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.5 Application Software

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.6 Productivity Software –Word processing programs –Spreadsheet programs –Presentation programs –Database programs –Personal information manager programs Programs that enable you to perform tasks required in home, school, and business Programs that enable you to perform tasks required in home, school, and business

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.7 Used to create and edit written documentsUsed to create and edit written documents Features include:Features include: –Quick and easy editing –Formatting options –Graphics –Templates –Wizards Examples:Examples: –Corel WordPerfect –Microsoft Word Word Processing Software Insert Graphics Sammy the Wonder Dog Create Tables Insert Excel Spreadsheets Use Templates Word Processor Features Click to view

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.8 Charts FormulasFunctions Spreadsheet Software Used to perform calculations and numerical analysesUsed to perform calculations and numerical analyses Features include:Features include: –Worksheets with cells –Values, formulas, and functions –Automatic recalculation Examples:Examples: –Lotus –Microsoft Excel LabelsValues Columns Rows Cell Range of cells Worksheet Spreadsheet Features Click to view

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.9 Slide Show View Presentation Software Used to create slide showsUsed to create slide shows Features includeFeatures include –Templates and layouts –Different views ExamplesExamples –Corel Presentations –Microsoft PowerPoint Background Bulleted Text Graphics Slide Title Speaker Notes Work Area Task Pane Slide/ Outline View Presentation Software Features Click to view

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.10 Database Software Used as a complex electronic filing systemUsed as a complex electronic filing system Features include:Features include: –Ability to group, sort, and retrieve data and generate reports –Organized into fields, records, and tables Examples:Examples: –Corel Paradox –Microsoft Access

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.11 Personal Information Manager Software Used to replace the management tools found on a traditional deskUsed to replace the management tools found on a traditional desk Features include:Features include: –Calendar, address book, notepad, to-do list –Some contain management features Examples:Examples: –Lotus Organizer –Microsoft Outlook

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.12 Productivity Software Tools WizardsWizards –Step-by-step guides help you complete a task

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.13 Productivity Software Tools TemplatesTemplates –Predesigned forms included with software

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.14 Productivity Software Tools MacrosMacros –Small programs that group a series of commands to run as a single command

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.15 Integrated Software Applications vs. Software Suites Integrated Application Single program that incorporates many software programsSingle program that incorporates many software programs Complex features are not includedComplex features are not included Example: Microsoft WorksExample: Microsoft Works Software Suite Collection of stand-alone software programs packaged together

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.16 Speech Recognition Software Translates spoken words into typed textTranslates spoken words into typed text Accuracy levels of 95–99 percent can be achievedAccuracy levels of 95–99 percent can be achieved

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.17 Personal Financial Software Used to for tax preparation and financial planningUsed to for tax preparation and financial planning ExamplesExamples –TurboTax and H&R Block’s TaxCut –Intuit’s Quicken and Microsoft Money

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.18 Digital Image-Editing Software Used to edit photographs and other imagesUsed to edit photographs and other images Also called photo-editing softwareAlso called photo-editing software Features include:Features include: –Tools for basic modifications to digital images –Painting tools that allow you to create images Example: Adobe PhotoshopExample: Adobe Photoshop Photo collection softwarePhoto collection software –Google Picasa –Microsoft Photo Story

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.19 Digital Audio Software MP3: Audio compression formatMP3: Audio compression format Software allows you to record,rip, burn filesSoftware allows you to record,rip, burn files Ripping entails converting the file type, for example to.mp3 formatRipping entails converting the file type, for example to.mp3 format Allows you to perform format conversion (exs: to.wav,.wma,.tiff)Allows you to perform format conversion (exs: to.wav,.wma,.tiff) Audio-editing software includes tools to edit audio filesAudio-editing software includes tools to edit audio files

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.20 Digital Video-Editing Software Used to edit digital videosUsed to edit digital videos Features includeFeatures include –Special effects –Transitions –Narration/voiceover –Overlays ExamplesExamples –Adobe Premiere –Microsoft Movie Maker.mp4 is audio/video file type.mp4 is audio/video file type

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.21 Media Management Software Software to organize media filesSoftware to organize media files –Sort, filter, and search by artist, album, or category Windows Media Player, Nullsoft Winamp, or Apple iTunes are examplesWindows Media Player, Nullsoft Winamp, or Apple iTunes are examples Manage individual tracks and generate playlistsManage individual tracks and generate playlists Burn songs to CD and print liner notesBurn songs to CD and print liner notes

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.22 Gaming Software ESRB -Entertainment Software Rating Board: ( Everyone Mature, Teen ) Requires: – –processing power – –memory (RAM) – –hard disk capacity – –sound cards – –video cards – –Speakers – –monitor – –CD or DVD drives

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.23 Educational and Reference Software Educational Software Provides instruction or trainingProvides instruction or training Types include:Types include: –K-12 education –Skills –Test preparation –Course management –Simulation training Reference Software Sources of reference Types include: –Atlases, dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias –Medical and legal references

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.24 Course Management Software Used for Web-based classesUsed for Web-based classes Features include:Features include: –Calendars –Grade books –Discussion boards Examples:Examples: –WebCT –Blackboard –Moodle

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.25 Drawing Software Used to create and editUsed to create and edit –Two-dimensional drawings –Technical diagrams –Animations –Geometric shapes Also referred to as illustration softwareAlso referred to as illustration software Examples:Examples: –Adobe Illustrator –Microsoft Visio

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.26 Accounting Software Helps small-business owners manage their finances Provides tools for tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable Includes templates for invoices, statements, and financial reports Examples:Examples: – –Intuit QuickBooks – –Peachtree from Sage Accounting

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.27 Desktop Publishing Software Used to arrange text and graphics for publicationsUsed to arrange text and graphics for publications Features includeFeatures include –Text formatting –File importing –Graphics tools –Web publishing Example:Example: –QuarkXPress

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.28 Web Page Authoring Software Used to design Web pagesUsed to design Web pages Knowing HTML is not necessaryKnowing HTML is not necessary Features include:Features include: –Wizards and templates –Reference materials Example:Example: –Adobe Dreamweaver Office applicationsOffice applications –Save As Web Page

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.29 Large-Business Software Used across a variety of industriesUsed across a variety of industries Includes:Includes: –Business and marketing plan software –Project management software –Mapping programs –Customer relationship management (CRM) software –Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.30 Specialized Business Software Tailored to the needs of a particular company or industryTailored to the needs of a particular company or industry Called vertical market softwareCalled vertical market software Proprietary softwareProprietary software –Programs custom-developed to address the specific needs of a particular company –Software is then owned by that company

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.31 Computer-Aided Design Software Used to create 3-D automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizationsUsed to create 3-D automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations Industrial use includes:Industrial use includes: –Architecture –Automotive –Aerospace –Medical engineering

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.32 Getting Help with Software Types of helpTypes of help –Frequently asked questions (FAQs) –Online help and support –ScreenTips –MS Office Integrated Help

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.33 Buying Software Software may be purchased throughSoftware may be purchased through –Retail stores –Online –Computer shows, Catalogs Preinstalled softwarePreinstalled software Web-based application softwareWeb-based application software –hosted on a Web site –requires no installation on your computer Discounted softwareDiscounted software Buy license to install on one PC usuallyBuy license to install on one PC usually

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.34 Freeware and Shareware Freeware: Copyrighted software you can get freeFreeware: Copyrighted software you can get free Beta versions: Programs still under developmentBeta versions: Programs still under development Shareware: Software that allows users to run it for a limited time free of chargeShareware: Software that allows users to run it for a limited time free of charge Open source: free to useOpen source: free to use

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.35 Software Versions Numbers used to represent major and minor upgradesNumbers used to represent major and minor upgrades –Major upgrade: Version 1.3 to 2.0 –Minor upgrade: Version 2.0 to 2.1 Years (Microsoft Office 2007) and letters (WordPerfect Office X3) also used

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.36 System Requirements Example for Adobe Illustrator CS6 Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1. Adobe® Creative Suite® 5.5 and CS6 applications also support Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Refer to the CS6 FAQ for more information about Windows 8 support.* 1 GB of RAM (3 GB recommended) for 32 bit; 2 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) for 64 bit 2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) 1024 x 768 display (1280 x 800 recommended) with 16-bit graphics adapter DVD-ROM drive compatible with dual-layer DVDs Some features in Adobe® Bridge rely on a DirectX 9–capable video adapter with at least 64 MB of VRAM etc …

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.37 Installing/Uninstalling Software Installing softwareInstalling software –Installation wizard AutomaticAutomatic Control Panel:Control Panel: Programs and Features icon –Full/custom installation Downloading software from the WebDownloading software from the Web Uninstalling softwareUninstalling software –Software uninstall utility

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.38 Opening Software Opening softwareOpening software –Quick Launch toolbar –Desktop shortcut –Start menu –My Computer/Windows Explorer Creating shortcutsCreating shortcuts