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- 2. Application By: Butron, Kathleen A. Dela Piedra Jr., Ronelito C. Software
- 3. Application Software is consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks.
- 4. To make business activities more efficient Application software has a variety of uses: To assist with graphics and multimedia projects To support home, personal, and educational tasks To facilitate communication
- 5. 01 Custom software Web application Packaged software 02 03 Application software is available in a variety of forms: 05 04 06 07 Open source software Shareware Freeware Public-domain software
- 6. 1. Packaged Software is mass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company. Packaged software is available in retail stores or on the Web.
- 7. 2. Custom software performs functions specific to a business or industry. Sometimes a company cannot find packaged software that meets its unique requirements.
- 8. 3. 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. types of Web applications include e-mail, word processing, and game programs.
- 9. 4. Open-source software is software provided for use, modification, and redistribution. has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification of the software’s internal instructions and its redistribution.
- 10. 5. Shareware is copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period. To use a shareware program beyond that period, you send payment to the program developer.
- 11. 6. Freeware is copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or a company that retains all rights to the software.
- 12. 7. Public-domain software has been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions. Anyone can copy or distribute public-domain software to others at no cost.
- 13. The Role of System Software System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware Utility Programs is a type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer, its devices, or its software.
- 14. Working with Application Software The desktop is an on-screen work area that has a graphical user interface. An icon is a small image displayed on the screen that represents a program, a document, or some other object. A button is a graphical element that you activate to cause a specific action to occur. One way to activate a button is to click it. To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to the button and then pressing and releasing a button on the mouse (usually the left mouse button).
- 15. The pointer is a small symbol displayed on the screen that moves as you interact with the mouse or other pointing device. A menu contains a list of commands from which you make selections. A command is an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action. A window is a rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information. The top of a window has a title bar, which is a horizontal space that contains the window’s name. A file is a named collection of stored data, instructions, or information.
- 17. is application software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities. Business software 01
- 18. Sometimes called a word processor, allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics. Clip art is a collection of drawings, photos, and other images. Millions of people use word processing software every day to develop documents such as letters, memos, reports, mailing labels, newsletters, and Web pages. Word processing software
- 19. Developing a Document To edit a document means to make changes to its existing content. Common editing tasks include inserting, deleting, cutting, copying, and pasting. When you create a document, you enter text or numbers, insert images, and perform other tasks using an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, or digital pen. When users format a document, they change its appearance. Formatting is important because the overall look of a document significantly can affect its ability to communicate clearly.
- 20. When you save a document, the computer transfers the document from memory to a storage medium such as a USB flash drive or hard disk. A font style adds emphasis to a font. Bold, italic, underline, and color are examples of font styles. A font is a name assigned to a specific design of characters. Cambria and Calibri are examples of fonts. Font size indicates the size of the characters in a particular font.
- 21. Spreadsheet Software Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data. These rows and columns collectively are called a worksheet Spreadsheet Organization is a spreadsheet file similar to a notebook that can contain more than 1,000 related individual worksheets. A cell is the intersection of a column and a row. The spreadsheet software identifies cells by the column and row in which they are located. Cells may contain three types of data: labels, values, and formulas.
- 22. Charting Another standard feature of spreadsheet software is charting, which depicts the data in graphical form. Recalculation One of the more powerful features of spreadsheet software is its capability of recalculating the rest of the worksheet when data in the worksheet changes. Calculations Many of the worksheet cells shown in Figure 3-7 contain a number, called a value, that can be used in a calculation.
- 23. Database Software A database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data. Database software is an application software that allows users to create, access, and manage a database.
- 24. Presentation Software is application software that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group. typically provides a variety of predefined presentation formats that define complementary colors for backgrounds, text, and graphical accents on the slides.
- 25. Note Taking Software is application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page as part of a notebook
- 26. Business Software Suite A software suite is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit. Business software suites typically include, at a minimum, the following programs: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and e-mail. Popular software suites are Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, Corel WordPerfect Office, and Google Docs. Software suites offer two major advantages: lower cost and ease of use.
- 27. Project Management Software allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project. Project management software helps users manage project variables, allowing them to complete a project on time and within budget.
- 28. Personal Information Manager Software A personal information manager (PIM) is application software that includes an appointment calendar, address book, notepad, and other features to help users organize personal information.
- 29. Business Software for Phones In addition to PIM software, a huge variety of business and other software is available for phones. Some software is preloaded on the phone, while other programs can be downloaded or accessed on memory cards
- 30. Accounting Software Accounting software helps companies record and report their financial transactions. Accounting software also enables business users to write and print checks, track checking account activity, and update and reconcile balances on demand. With accounting software, business users perform accounting activities related to the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, invoicing, and payroll functions.
- 31. 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. A popular file format that document management software uses to save converted documents is PDF (Portable Document Format), developed by Adobe Systems.
- 32. Enterprise Computing Software A large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise, requires special computing solutions because of its size and large geographical distribution. A typical enterprise consists of a wide variety of departments, centers, and divisions collectively known as functional units.
- 34. Graphics and Multimedia Software Power users such as engineers, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists often use sophisticated software that allows them to work with graphics and multimedia. This software includes computer-aided design, desktop publishing, paint/image editing, photo editing, video and audio editing, multimedia authoring, and Web page authoring. 02
- 35. Computer-Aided Design Computer-aided design (CAD) software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs.
- 36. Desktop Publishing Software (for the Professional) Desktop publishing (DTP) software enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors Designers and graphic artists can print finished publications on a color printer, take them to a professional printer, or post them on the Web in a format that can be viewed by those without DTP software.
- 37. Paint/Image Editing Software (for the Professional) Professional photo editing software is a type of image editing software that allows photographers, videographers, engineers, scientists, and other high- volume digital photo users to edit and customize digital photos. Image editing software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the capability to enhance and modify existing pictures and images. Paint software, also called illustration software, allows users to draw pictures
- 38. Video and Audio Editing Software (for the Professional) allows professionals to modify a segment of a video, called a clip. Audio editing software lets users modify audio clips, produce studio quality soundtracks, and add audio to video clips typically includes audio editing capabilities.
- 39. Multimedia Authoring Software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application Web Page Authoring Software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and special effects with interactive content.
- 40. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use 03
- 41. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use A large amount of application software is designed specifically for home, personal, and educational use. Most of the programs in this category are relatively inexpensive, often priced at less than $100. 03
- 42. Personal Finance Software is a simplified accounting program that helps home users and small office/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses track investments, and evaluate financial plans. assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses Legal software
- 43. Tax preparation software which is available both as packaged software and Web applications, can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal taxes Desktop Publishing Software Personal DTP software helps home and small business users create newsletters, brochures, flyers, advertisements, postcards, greeting cards, letterhead, business cards, banners, calendars, logos, and Web pages.
- 44. Paint/Image Editing Software (for Personal Use) Personal paint/image editing software provides an easy-to-use interface; includes various simplified tools that allow you to draw pictures, shapes, and other images; and provides the capability of modifying existing graphics and photos. Personal photo editing software, a popular type of image editing software available both as packaged software and as Web applications, allows users to edit digital photos by removing red-eye, erasing blemishes, restoring aged photos, adding special effects, enhancing image quality, or creating electronic photo albums.
- 45. Photo management software you can view, organize, sort, catalog, print, and share digital photos. Some photo editing software includes photo management functionality. Clip art/image gallery which is a collection of clip art and photos. Some programs have links to additional clips available on the Web or are available as Web applications.
- 46. Travel and mapping software enables users to view maps, determine route directions, and locate points of interest Video and Audio Editing Software Many home users work with easy-to-use video and audio editing software, which is much simpler to use than its professional counterpart, for small-scale movie- making projects Home Design/Landscaping Software Homeowners use to assist them with the design, remodeling, or improvement of a home, deck, or landscape
- 47. Reference software provides valuable and thorough information for all individuals. Popular reference software includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, and health/medical guides. Educational software teaches a particular skill. Educational software exists for just about any subject, from learning how to type, to learning how to cook, to preparing for college entrance exams.
- 48. Computer-based training (CBT) is a type of education in which students learn by using and completing exercises with instructional software. CBT typically consists of self-directed, self- paced instruction about a topic. Entertainment Software Entertainment software for personal computers includes interactive games, videos, and other programs designed to support a hobby or provide amusement and enjoyment.
- 50. Application Software for Communications One of the main reasons people use computers is to communicate and share information with others. Some communications software is considered system software because it works with hardware and transmission media. 04
- 52. is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet. Users often interact with Web applications directly at the Web site, referred to as the host, through their Web browser. 05 Web Applications
- 53. Learning Tools for Application Software
- 54. Online Help is the electronic equivalent of a user manual. Web-based training (WBT) is a type of CBT (computer-based training) that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web. Distance learning is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations. E-learning short for electronic learning is the delivery of education via some electronic method such as the Internet, networks, or optical discs.
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