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Discovering

Computers 2012 Chapter 3

Software for Systems

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Objectives Overview

Identify the four categories of application software

Differentiate among the seven forms through

which software is available

Differentiate among the seven forms through

which software is available

Explain how the operating system and utility programs work

with application software

Explain how the operating system and utility programs work

with application software

Describe characteristics of a user interface Describe characteristics

of a user interface

Identify the key features of widely used

business programs Identify the key features of widely used

business programs

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Objectives Overview

Identify the key features of widely used

graphics and multimedia programs

Identify the key features of widely used

graphics and multimedia programs

Identify the key features of widely used

home, personal, and educational programs

Identify the key features of widely used

home, personal, and educational programs

Discuss the advantages of and ways to access

Web applications Discuss the advantages

of and ways to access Web applications

Identify the types of application software

used in

communications Identify the types of application software

used in

communications

Describe the learning aids available for application software Describe the learning

aids available for application software

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Application Software

• Application software consists of programs

designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks

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To make business activities more efficient To make business activities more efficient

To assist with graphics and multimedia projects To assist with graphics and multimedia projects To support home, personal, and educational tasks To support home, personal, and educational tasks To facilitate communications

To facilitate communications

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Application Software

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Application Software

• Available in a variety of forms:

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Packaged software Packaged

software Custom software Custom

software Web

application Web application

Open source software Open source

software Shareware Shareware Freeware Freeware

Public-domain software Public-domain

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Application Software

• System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the

computer’s hardware

– Utility programs

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Business Software

• Business software is application software that

assists people while performing business activities

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Word Processing

Word

Processing Spreadsheet Spreadsheet Database Database Presentation Presentation

Note Taking

Note Taking Personal Information

Manager Personal Information

Manager

Business Software for

Phones Business Software for

Phones

Business Software

Suites Business Software

Suites

Project Management

Project

Management Accounting Accounting Document Management

Document Management

Enterprise Computing

Software Enterprise Computing

Software

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Business Software

• Word processing

software allows users to create and manipulate documents

• Clip art is a collection of electronic drawings,

photos, and other images

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Business Software

• Additional word processing features include

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AutoCorrect

AutoCorrect AutoFormat AutoFormat Collaboration Collaboration Columns Columns Grammar Checker Grammar

Checker

Ink Input

Ink Input Macros Macros Mail Merge Mail Merge Reading Layout Reading

Layout Research Research

Search and Replace Search and

Replace Smart Tags Smart Tags Tables Tables Templates Templates Thesaurus Thesaurus

Tracking Changes Tracking

Changes Voice

Recognition Voice

Recognition Web Page Development

Web Page

Development

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Business Software

• Developing a document

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• 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

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Business Software

• Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations

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Business Software

• A function is a predefined formula that performs common calculations

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FV FV NPV NPV PMT PMT PV PV RATE RATE DATE DATE NOW NOW TIME TIME ABS ABS INT INT LN LN LOG LOG ROUND

ROUND SQRT SQRT SUM SUM AVERAGE AVERAGE COUNT COUNT MAX MAX

MIN MIN STDEV STDEV IF IF

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Business Software

• Charting depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical form

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Business Software

• A database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data

– Database software allows users to create, access, and manage a database

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Business Software

• Presentation software allows users to create visual aids for

presentations to

communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group

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Figure 3-13

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Business Software

• 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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Business Software

• A software suite is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit

• A personal information manager (PIM) is application software that includes

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Appointment calendar Appointment

calendar Address book Address

book Notepad Notepad

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Business Software

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

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Business Software

Project management software allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project

Accounting software helps companies record and report their financial transactions

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

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Business Software

• Enterprises typically require special computing solutions for various functional units

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Human resources

Human

resources Accounting Accounting Engineering Engineering Manufacturing Manufacturing

Marketing

Marketing Sales Sales Distribution Distribution Customer service Customer

service

Information technology Information

technology

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Computer-aided design (CAD) software

Desktop publishing software

Paint/Image editing software

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

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Professional photo editing software Professional photo

editing software

Video and audio editing software

Multimedia authoring software

Multimedia authoring

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Video: MediaCell Video Converter

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

• Web page authoring software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include

multimedia and interactive content

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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

Personal finance software Personal finance software Legal software

Legal software

Tax preparation software Tax preparation software

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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

Personal DTP software Personal DTP software

Personal paint/image editing software

Personal photo editing software

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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

Clip art/image gallery Clip art/image gallery

Video and audio editing software

Home design/landscaping software

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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

Travel and mapping software

Reference software Reference software Educational software Educational software

Entertainment software Entertainment software

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Web Applications

• 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

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Figure 3-43

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Application Software for Communications

Web Browser

Web Browser E-Mail E-Mail Instant Messaging Instant Messaging Chat Room Chat Room

Text, Picture, Video Messaging

Text, Picture, Video

Messaging RSS Aggregator RSS Aggregator Blogging Blogging Newsgroup/Message Board

Newsgroup/Message Board

FTP FTP VoIP VoIP Video Conferencing Video Conferencing

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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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Learning Tools for Application Software

• Web-based Help provides updates and more

comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about software

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