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Application Software
• Application vs. system software
• Productivity software
• Business software
• Graphics and multimedia software
• Educational and reference software
• Entertainment software
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More Topics
• Communications software
• Help programs
• Acquiring software
• Installing and uninstalling software
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Software
• A set of instructions that tell the computer what to do
• Types of software:– System– Application
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Application vs. System Software
System Software• Coordinates
instructions between applications and hardware
• Includes:– Operating system– Utility programs
Application Software• Programs used to
complete tasks• Includes:
– Productivity– Business– Graphics/multimedia– Educational/reference– Entertainment– Communications
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Productivity Software
• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation
• Database
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• Software used to create and edit written documents
• Most widely used application program
• Features include:– Quick and easy editing– Variety of formatting options– Graphics – Templates
Word Processing Software
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Sammy the WonderDog
Create TablesInsert Excel
SpreadsheetsUse Templates
Word Processor Features
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Charts
Formulas
Functions
Spreadsheet Software
• Calculations and numerical analysis software
• Uses include:– Budgets– Loan payments– Business finances
Labels
Values
Columns
Rows
Cell
Range of cells
Worksheet
Spreadsheet Features
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Slide Show View
Presentation Software
• Computer generated slide show software
• Text and graphics are entered on slides
• May be viewed with a monitor or video projector
Background
Bulleted Text
Graphics
Slide Title
Speaker Notes
Work Area
Task Pane
Slide/Outline View
Presentation Software Features
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Database Software
• Electronic filing system software
• Groups, sorts, and retrieves data
• Generates reports
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ReportFormQuery
Database Table
Record Field
ObjectsDatabase Software
Features
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Productivity Software Tools
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• Wizards:– Step-by-step guide to
complete a task– User responds to questions
• Templates:– Pre-designed forms included
with software
• Macros:– Small programs that group a
series of commands to run as a single command
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Integrated Software Applications vs. Software Suites
Integrated Applications• Single program that
incorporates many software programs
• Complex features are not included
Software Suite• Collection of stand-
alone software programs packaged together
Word processorDatabase SpreadsheetFinancialEncyclopediaGraphicsMap
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Financial and Business- Related Software
• Personal financial
• General business
• Specialized business
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Personal Financial Software
• Tax preparation
• Financial planning
• Accounting
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General Business Software
• Task-specific
• Used across a variety of industries
• Types include:– Business plans– Marketing plans– Project management– Mapping– Customer relationship
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Specialized Business Software
• Software tailored to the needs of a particular company or industry
• Types include:– Project management– Unique accounting systems– Property management– Scheduling/dispatching
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Graphics and Multimedia Software
• Software used to create and design documents, images, illustrations, and Web pages
Graphics and
Multimedia Software
Desktop Publishing Software
Image Editing Software
Painting Software
Drawing Software
Communications
Web Page Authoring Software
Video-Editing Software
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Desktop Publishing Software
• Software used to arrange text and graphics for publications
• Features include:– Text formatting– File importing– Graphics tools– Web publishing
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Image-Editing Software
• Also called photo-editing software
• Software used to edit photographs and other images
• Features include tools to enhance digital photographs
• Painting software:– Used to modify photographs with
painting tools
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Drawing Software
• Referred to as illustration software
• Used to create and edit:– Two-dimensional drawings– Technical diagrams– Animations– Geometric shapes
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Computer-Aided Design Software
• Software used to create 3-D automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations
• Industrial use includes:– Architecture– Automotive– Aerospace– Medical engineering
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Video-Editing Software
• Used to edit digital videos
• Features include:– Special effects– Transitions– Narration/voiceover– Overlays
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Web Page Authoring Software
• Used to design Web pages
• Knowledge of HTML is not necessary
• Features include:– Wizards– Templates– Reference materials
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Educational and Reference Software
Educational Software• Provides instruction
or training• Types include:
– K-12 education– Typing– Languages– Cooking– Test preparation– Skills – Online learning
Reference Software• Sources of reference• Types include:
– Atlases– Dictionaries– Thesauri– Encyclopedias – Medical and legal
references
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Entertainment Software
• Computer games provide entertainment
• Categories include:– Action– Adventure– Driving– Puzzles– Role-playing– Card-playing– Sports– Simulation – Strategy
• Virtual reality programs provide realistic experiences
• Special equipment is required
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Communications Software• Using a computer and software to communicate
to others
• Groupware:– Software used to connect people at different
locations
• Videoconferencing:– Transmitting audio and video data over a network
• Telephony:– Transmitting telephone calls over the Internet– Known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
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Getting Help with Software
• Programs used to provide help with using software
• Types of Help programs:– Frequently asked questions
(FAQs)– Online help and support– ScreenTips– Ask a question box– Help menu
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Buying Software
• Software may be purchased through:– Retail stores– Online– Computer shows– Catalogs
• Preinstalled software
• Student discounted software
• Freeware, shareware, and public domain software
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Software Versions and System Requirements
• Software versions:– Numbers used to represent
major and minor upgrades• Major upgrade – Version 2.0• Minor upgrade – Version 2.1
• System requirements:– Minimum standards for the
operating system, RAM, and hard drive capacity
Sample Minimum System
Requirements•IBM compatible PC with a 486 PC processor or better (Pentium® recommended)
•Microsoft Windows® 95
•12 MB RAM (16 MB recommended)
•Hard disk space (standard installation approx. 100 MB)
•CD-ROM drive (2x or better)
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Installing/Uninstalling and Opening Software
• Installing software:– Installation wizard
• Automatic• Control panel –
Add/Remove Software
– Full/custom installation
• Uninstalling software:– Software uninstall
program– Control panel –
Add/Remove Software– Do not delete
• Opening software:– Start menu– Quick launch toolbar– Desktop shortcut– My Computer/Windows
Explorer
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