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Copyright (c) 2003 by Prentice HallCopyright (c) 2003 by Prentice Hall
ComputersComputersTools for an Information AgeTools for an Information Age
Chapter 2Chapter 2Applications Software: Getting the Work DoneApplications Software: Getting the Work Done
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ObjectivesObjectives
Distinguish between operating systems and Distinguish between operating systems and applications softwareapplications softwareList the various methods by which individuals List the various methods by which individuals and businesses acquire softwareand businesses acquire softwareList and briefly describe various types of task-List and briefly describe various types of task-oriented softwareoriented softwareIdentify the kinds of software that are available Identify the kinds of software that are available for both large and small businessesfor both large and small businessesDiscuss ethical issues associated with softwareDiscuss ethical issues associated with softwareDescribe the functions of various computer Describe the functions of various computer professionalsprofessionals
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Applications SoftwareApplications Software
Software used to solve a particular problem Software used to solve a particular problem or perform a particular taskor perform a particular task
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Acquiring Software:Acquiring Software:Traditional WaysTraditional Ways
Custom softwareCustom software Written by programmers hired by organizationWritten by programmers hired by organization
Packaged (commercial) softwarePackaged (commercial) software Purchased from a store, catalog, or Web sitePurchased from a store, catalog, or Web site
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Acquiring Software:Acquiring Software:New WaysNew Ways
FreewareFreeware
Public DomainPublic Domain
Open-Source softwareOpen-Source software
SharewareShareware
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Buying Commercial SoftwareBuying Commercial Software
Individual copies for each computerIndividual copies for each computer
Site licenseSite license
Electronic software distributionElectronic software distribution
Application Service ProviderApplication Service Provider
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Task-Oriented SoftwareTask-Oriented Software
Often called productivity softwareOften called productivity software
Common categoriesCommon categories Word processing/Desktop publishingWord processing/Desktop publishing Electronic spreadsheetsElectronic spreadsheets Database managementDatabase management GraphicsGraphics CommunicationsCommunications OthersOthers
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Business SoftwareBusiness Software
Vertical Market softwareVertical Market software
Software for WorkgroupsSoftware for Workgroups
Small Business softwareSmall Business software
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Ethics and Application SoftwareEthics and Application Software
Piracy: the acquisition and use of illegal Piracy: the acquisition and use of illegal copies of softwarecopies of software
Counterfeiting: copying large numbers of Counterfeiting: copying large numbers of CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs and packaging CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs and packaging them to look like the real thingthem to look like the real thing
Unauthorized copying of software is Unauthorized copying of software is stealingstealing
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Software PiracySoftware Piracy
Examples of piracyExamples of piracy Copying software from a lab or from a friendCopying software from a lab or from a friend Buying 2 or 3 copies of software and Buying 2 or 3 copies of software and
distributing it to dozens or hundreds of distributing it to dozens or hundreds of employeesemployees
Buying 1 copy of software and installing it on Buying 1 copy of software and installing it on several computers at homeseveral computers at home
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Computers and PeopleComputers and People
Most organizations have some sort of Most organizations have some sort of information technology departmentinformation technology department Made up of people who are responsible for Made up of people who are responsible for
the organization’s computer resourcesthe organization’s computer resources Maintain data and provide services to end Maintain data and provide services to end
usersusers
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Computer PeopleComputer People
Data entry operators prepare data for Data entry operators prepare data for processingprocessingComputer operators monitor systems, keep Computer operators monitor systems, keep peripherals running, and make backupsperipherals running, and make backupsLibrarians catalog processed disks and Librarians catalog processed disks and tapestapesProgrammers design, write, test, Programmers design, write, test, implement, and maintain computer implement, and maintain computer programsprograms
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Computer PeopleComputer People
Systems analysts plan and design entire Systems analysts plan and design entire systemssystems Must have knowledge in programming, as well as Must have knowledge in programming, as well as
knowledge of the businessknowledge of the business
Network managers implement and maintain Network managers implement and maintain organization’s network(s)organization’s network(s)
Chief Information Officer (CIO) makes key Chief Information Officer (CIO) makes key technology decisionstechnology decisions A key member of the organization’s strategic A key member of the organization’s strategic
decision-making teamdecision-making team
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