Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology Summer 2007

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Chapter 3 Application Software

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Objectives Identify the categories of application software Explain how to work with application software Identify the key features of widely used business programs Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs Identify the types of application software used in communications Describe the function of several utility programs Describe the learning aids available for application software

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Application Software Programs designed to make users more productive. Programs designed to make users more productive. Uses: Uses: Efficient business activities Efficient business activities Assist Graphic & Multimedia projects Assist Graphic & Multimedia projects Support home/personal & educational tasks Support home/personal & educational tasks Facilitate Communication Facilitate Communication 4 Categories: 4 Categories: 1. Business 2. Graphics & Multimedia 3. Home/Personal/Educational 4. Communications

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Categories of Application Software

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition How is software distributed? Packaged software: mass-produced, copyrighted retail software. MS Office Packaged software: mass-produced, copyrighted retail software. MS Office Custom software: performs functions specific to a business or industry Custom software: performs functions specific to a business or industry Open source software: provided for use, modification, and redistribution Open source software: provided for use, modification, and redistribution Shareware: distributed free for trial period Shareware: distributed free for trial period Freeware: copyrighted software provided at no cost Freeware: copyrighted software provided at no cost Public-domain software: freeware with no copyright restrictions Public-domain software: freeware with no copyright restrictions

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition 1. Business Software Assists people in becoming more effective & efficient while performing business activities.

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Business Software Word Processing Software: Word Processing Software: Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics. Clip art, font, font style, font size, formatting, print Spreadsheet Software: Organizes data Calculations Charts How is a spreadsheet organized? How is a spreadsheet organized? Columns identified by letters Rows identified by numbers A cell is the intersection of a column and row

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Business Software Database Software: Database Software: Allows users to create, access, and manage a database. Database is a collection of organized data that allows access, retrieval & use of data. Parts of database: A table contains records A record is a row in a table that contains data about a given person, product, object, or event. A field is a column in a table that contains a specific category of data within a record.

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Business Software Presentation Graphics Software: Presentation Graphics Software: Used to create visual aids for presentations A presentation is sometimes called a slide show Note Taking Software: Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page Notes are organized like a notebook

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Business Software Personal Information Manager Software: Personal Information Manager Software: Allows PDA users to help users organize personal information Calendar, address book, notepad, and synchronization with desktop computer PDA Business Software: In addition to PIM software, a huge variety of business software is available for PDA like: Create documents & worksheets Manage databases Create slideshows Take notes Manage budget

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Business Software Software Suite: Software Suite: A collection of individual applications sold as a single package Microsoft Office, Sun StarOffice. Project Management Software: Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Business Software Accounting Software: Accounting Software: Helps companies record and report their financial transactions. Document Management Software: Provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user. PDF

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Business Software Enterprise Computing Software: Enterprise Computing Software: A large organization requires special computing solutions because of its size and large geographical distribution Each functional unit has specialized software requirements

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Graphics and Multimedia Software

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Graphics and Multimedia Software What is computer-aided design (CAD)? Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs What is desktop publishing (DTP) software? Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors What is paint/image editing software? Used to create and modify graphical images Sometimes called illustration software

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Graphics and Multimedia Software What is video and audio editing software? Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips What is multimedia authoring software? Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive presentation What is Web page authoring software? Allows users of all skill levels to create Web pages Some application software programs include Web page authoring programs

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Application Software for Communications FTP FTP Web Browser Web Browser Video Conferencing Video Conferencing Message Board Message Board Chat Room Chat Room Instant Messaging Instant Messaging Blogging Blogging

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Popular Utility Programs Antivirus Program Personal Firewall Spyware Remover Internet Filters File Manager File Compression Backup CD/DVD Burning PC Maintenance

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Online Help? What is Online Help?

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Web-based Help? What is Web-based Help?  A Web site linked from Online Help  Provides updates and more resources to respond to technical issues about a program  Some Web sites contain chat rooms where a user can talk directly with a technical support person

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software How can I learn more about a software package? How can I learn more about a software package?  Books  Web  School  Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web What is Web-based training (WBT)? What is Web-based training (WBT)?

Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Third Edition Summary of Application Software Application software Business software Graphics and multimedia software Software for home, personal, and educational use Software for communications Learning aids and support tools within an application Popular utility programs

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