Discovering Computers

Chapter 3 Application Software

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Ch 4Processor

Control Unit

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

InputDevices

Ch 5

StorageDevices

Ch 7

OutputDevices

Ch 6

MemoryData

Information

InstructionsData

Information

InstructionsData

Information

Control Unit

Ch 1 – Introduction

Ch 2 – Internet & WWW

Ch 3 – Application Software

Ch 8 – System Software

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

To facilitate communications

To support activities, for

personal business, for

education

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

What is application software?

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Application SoftwareAvailable in a variety of forms:

Packaged software

Custom software

Web application

Open source software Shareware Freeware

Public-domain software

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)

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Freeware• Software provided

at no cost

• Copyrighted

• Cannot resell itas your own

Public-Domain Software

• Freeware donated for public use

• No copyright restrictions

Shareware• Copyrighted software

distributed free for trial period

• Send payment to developer on honor system

Categories of applications

Business software

Multimedia software

For home, personal, and educational use

Software for communication

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Business Software

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Business software performs business activities

Word Processing Spreadsheet Database

Presentation Note takingPersonal

information manager

Business software for

phones

Business software

suites

Project management

Accounting Document management

Enterprise computing software

What is a software suite?

Applications bundled together

A collection of individualprograms sold asa single package

A collection of individualprograms sold asa single package

Two major advantages:Two major advantages:

lower cost ease of use

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Word processing

software

Office 2007 Suite

Spreadsheet

Presentation graphics

Database software

Database software

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 otherA search through the DB can be made

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Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents

Clip art is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images

Additional word processing features include

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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

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Developing 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

= SUM (C12:Y12)

= A1+B2 (*C12) = D1+E2 (*F12)

What is spreadsheet software? Organizes data in rows and columns

Performs calculations andrecalculates when data changes

Charting spreadsheet data in graphical form

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

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What is presentation software?

Used to create visual aids for presentations

A presentation is sometimes called a slide show

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What is project management software?Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze

the events, resources, and costs of a project

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What is accounting software?To record and report financial transactions

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Document management softwareprovides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user

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

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Personal information manager (PIM)

is application software that includes

Appointment calendar

Address book

Notepad

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

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Enterprises require special computing solutions for various functional units

Human resources Accounting Engineering

Marketing Sales Distribution

Customer service

Information technology

Inventory control

Graphics and Multimedia

softwareEnables you to design and produce documents that contain

text, graphics, colors, sounds, videos, animation

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Computer-aided design (CAD) software

Desktop publishing software

Paint/Image editing software

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Professional photo editing software

Video and audio editing software

Multimedia authoring software

What is computer-aided design (CAD)?

Sophisticated application software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs

What is desktop publishing? Enables you to design and produce sophisticated

documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors

What is photo editing?

Before

After

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

HomePersonalEducation

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Personal finance software

Personal legal software

Tax-return preparation

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Personal Data Processing software

Personal paint/image editing software

Personal photo editing software

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Clip art/image gallery

Video and audio editing software

Home design/landscaping software

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Travel and mapping software

Reference software

Educational software

Entertainment software

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

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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

Software for Communicati

ons

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Web Browser E-Mail Instant Messaging

Chat RoomText, Picture,

Video Messaging

Aggregator

BloggingNewsgroup

Message BoardFTP

Video Conferencing

Distance learning Podcasting

animation

graphicalimages

audio

videoorganize

managemaintain

Web pages

Helps users of all skill levels to create Web pages

What is Web page authoring software?

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

What is an application service provider (ASP)?

Organization that distributes software

and services on the Web

Allows to outsource information technology (IT) needs

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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

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

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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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