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The document provides an introduction to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) focusing on software, specifically application software and its various forms. It highlights productivity software that enhances efficiency in tasks and explains the concept of software suites that bundle multiple applications together. Examples of application software and software suites, such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs, are also mentioned.

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The document provides an introduction to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) focusing on software, specifically application software and its various forms. It highlights productivity software that enhances efficiency in tasks and explains the concept of software suites that bundle multiple applications together. Examples of application software and software suites, such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs, are also mentioned.

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Introduction to ICT

• Software
• Application software
• Forms of application software
• Productivity software
• Software suite
Software
• A set of instructions given to the computer to
solve a program is called software.
• It is also known as program.
• A computer works according to the
instructions written in software.
Application software
• Application software is a program or group of
programs designed for end users.
• It is used to perform various applications or
tasks on the computer.
• Examples of an application include a word
processor, a spreadsheet, a web browser, a
media player or a photo editor.
Forms of Application software
• Application software is available in the following forms
– Packaged software
– Custom software
– Shareware
– Freeware
– Public domain software
– Open software
– Web applications
– Mobile apps
– Portable software
Productivity Software
• Productivity software help user to work more
efficiently and effectively to perform various
tasks at home, school and business etc.
• Some common productivity software are
– Word processing software
– Spreadsheet software
– Presentation software
– Database software
– Project management software
Software Suite
• A set of application software available as a single
package is called software suite.
• When software suite is installed, all or selected
application software in the suite are installed.
• They typically include word processing,
spreadsheet presentations and database
applications.
• Some examples are Microsoft Office, Google
Docs, iWork and Microsoft Office 365.

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