Application and Managing Software
Quincy Coulter and
Shrivats Agarwal
Application Software
Application Software is what makes using computer’s useful. The millions of application are used for both personal and business purposes.
There are various categories of software.
Most popular type of application software
Any type of software that enhances productivity.
Examples of productivity software are word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software
A collection of application software sold together is called Software suit for example Microsoft Office.
Productivity Software
Personal information management Software
It’s useful in managing in managing information.
Microsoft Outlook an example of PIM software
Google Calendar can be used for personal or business use by color coding.
PIM software such as calendar software is an important Mobile app.
Managing Information SoftwareMIS is used by professionals for achieving businesses and organizations goals.
It gives reports and information for easy decision making processes.
Maintains an inventory list
It collects data and creates reports
Rich Internet Application( RIA)
It’s the same as a desktop software except the fact that it works over the web.
There are full-featured applications delivered over the web for Example Microsoft office web apps and Zoho Apps.
Mobile SoftwareAlso known as Mobile Apps
There are over 10 Billion mobile apps.
IPhone, Ipad, Androids and other smart phones have a advanced Mobile software.
Gadgets and Widgets are small easy access apps that can be accessed from desktop
Ten Most Purchased Web Apps
MANAGING SOFTWARE It is the Activities required to install, maintain, and remove software from a system.
Computers come with many apps and the user can always install many more.
Users should always Keep software up to date.
Installing Software
Run Installation File
Interact with installation wizard
Agree to license terms
Select the install location
Choose standard or custom
Register and/or activate the software
Managing Software
Uninstalling SoftwareIt is the process of completely removing software from a computer or another device.
This creates space and bandwidth.
Sometimes other system utilities are needed to completely uninstall software such as Norton security.
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