1. Chapter 3 Application Software

2. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Ch 1 – Introduction
Ch 2 – Internet & WWW
Ch 3 – Application
Software
Ch 8 – System Software
Ch 4
Processor
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Instructions Data Information
Memory
Input Devices
Ch 5
Information
Output Devices
Ch 6
Data
Instructions Data Information
Storage Devices
Ch 7

3. What is system software?
Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
Programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices

4. What is application software?
To serve as productivity business tool
To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
Programs that perform specific tasks for users
Also called a software application or an application
To facilitate communications
To support activities, for personal business, for education

5. Public-domain software
Application Software
Available in a variety of forms:
Packaged software
Custom software
Web application
Open source software
Shareware
Freeware
Public-domain software

6. How is software distributed?
Packaged software, mass-produced
Custom software, performs functions specific to a business or industry
Open source software, provided for use, modification, and redistribution
Web applications provided over Internet by ASP (Application Service Providers)

7. Public-Domain Software
Shareware
Copyrighted software distributed free for trial period
Send payment to developer on honor system
Freeware
Software provided at no cost
Copyrighted
Cannot resell it as your own
Public-Domain Software
Freeware donated for public use
No copyright restrictions

8. Categories of applications
Business software
Multimedia software
For home, personal, and educational use
Software for communication

10. Business Software

11. Business software performs business activities
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Presentation
Note taking
Personal information manager
Business software for phones
Business software suites
Project management
Accounting
Document management
Enterprise computing software

12. A collection of individual programs sold as a single package
What is a software suite?
Applications bundled together
A collection of individual programs sold as a single package
Two major advantages:
lower cost
ease of use

13. Presentation graphics Word processing software
Office 2007 Suite
Spreadsheet
Presentation graphics
Database software
Word processing software

14. Data Organization Text documents organization:
The meaning comes from the content.
Only the look is organized.
Spreadsheet organization:
Data is organized as matrices.
Cells depend on each other.
Database organization:
Data are organized in tables.
Tables are in relations to each other
A search through the DB can be made

15. Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents Clip art is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images

16. Additional word processing features include
AutoCorrect
AutoFormat
Collaboration
Columns
Grammar Checker
Ink Input
Macros
Mail Merge
Reading Layout
Research
Search and Replace
Smart Tags
Tables
Templates
Thesaurus
Tracking Changes
Voice Recognition
Web Page Development

17. Developing a document Create a document Edit a document
Enter text and numbers
Insert images
Perform other tasks
Create a document
Make changes to existing content
Inserting, deleting, cutting, copying, and pasting
Edit a document
Change appearance
Font
Font size
Format a document

18. What is spreadsheet software?
Organizes data in rows and columns
Performs calculations and recalculates when data changes
Charting spreadsheet data in graphical form
= A1+B2 (*C12)
= D1+E2 (*F12)
= SUM (C12:Y12)

19. What is database software?
A database is a collection of data organized in connected (related) tables
Allows you to create, access, and manage data
Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data

21. What is presentation software?
Used to create visual aids for presentations
A presentation is sometimes called a slide show

22. What is project management software?
Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project

23. What is accounting software?
To record and report financial transactions

24. 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

25. Note taking software is application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page

26. Appointment calendar Address book Notepad
Personal information manager (PIM) is application software that includes
Appointment calendar
Address book
Notepad

27. Scaled down versions of software are available to work with smart phones and other mobile devices

28. Information technology
Enterprises require special computing solutions for various functional units
Human resources
Accounting
Engineering
Marketing
Sales
Distribution
Customer service
Information technology
Inventory control

29. Graphics and Multimedia software
Enables you to design and produce documents that contain text, graphics, colors, sounds, videos, animation

30. Desktop publishing software Paint/Image editing software
Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Desktop publishing software
Paint/Image editing software

31. Professional photo editing software Video and audio editing software
Multimedia authoring software

32. What is computer-aided design (CAD)?
Sophisticated application software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs

33. What is desktop publishing?
Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors

34. What is photo editing?

35. Before

36. After

37. What is video and audio editing?
Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip
Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips

38. Home Personal Education

39. Personal finance software
Personal legal software
Tax-return preparation

40. Personal Data Processing software
Personal paint/image editing software
Personal photo editing software

41. Clip art/image gallery
Video and audio editing software
Home design/landscaping software

42. Travel and mapping software
Reference software
Educational software
Entertainment software

43. What is note taking software?
Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page
Notes are organized like a notebook

44. What is a personal information manager (PIM)?
An application that includes an appointment calendar, address book, and other features
Organize personal information on both desktop and handheld computers
Synchronization
handheld computer

45. Software for Communications

46. Text, Picture, Video Messaging
Web Browser
Instant Messaging
Chat Room
Text, Picture, Video Messaging
Aggregator
Blogging
Newsgroup
Message Board
FTP
Video Conferencing
Distance learning
Podcasting

47. What is Web page authoring software?
Helps users of all skill levels to create Web pages
video
graphical images
organize
manage
maintain
Web pages
audio
animation

48. What is a Web application?
A Web application is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
Some Web applications service providers store your data and information at their site

49. What is an application service provider (ASP)?
Allows to outsource information technology (IT) needs
Organization that distributes software and services on the Web

51. Learning Tools for Application Software
Online Help is the electronic equivalent of a user manual You can ask a question or access the Help topics in subject or alphabetical order

52. Web-based Help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about software

53. Web-based training is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations

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