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Sources of Software (Figure 4.5)

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Comparison of Proprietary and Off-The-Shelf Software

(Table 4.5)

(Table 4.5)

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Examples of Personal Application

Software (Table 4.6)

(Table 4.6)

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Turbo Tax (Figure 4.6)

(Figure 4.6)

Turbo TaxProvides automated assistance for tax preparation and submission.

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Quicken (Figure 4.7)

(Figure 4.7)

QuickenAn off-the-shelf software package that provides assistance for standard check writing and personal accounting.

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Word Processing Program (Figure 4.8)

(Figure 4.8)

Word Processing ProgramProvides assistance in formulating, formatting, and printing documents such as letters, memos, and papers.

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Spreadsheet Program(Figure 4.9)

(Figure 4.9)

Spreadsheet ProgramProvides a wide range of built-in functions for statistical, financial, logical, database, graphics, and data and time calculations.

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Database Program (Figure 4.10)

(Figure 4.10)

Database ProgramStores, manipulates, and retrieves data.

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Graphics Program (Figure 4.11)

Graphics ProgramHelps make a presentation;develops brochures, illustrations, etc.

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On-Line Services (Figure 4.12)

(Figure 4.12)

On-Line Services Provide access to various information resources.

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Software Suite (Figure 4.13)

Software SuiteCollection of personal productivity software such as word processor, spreadsheet, and database.

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412

Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)

• Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) A software feature that allows you to copy text

from one document to another or embed graphics from one program into another program or document.

• Server Application The application that supplies objects you place

into other applications.

• Client application The application that accepts objects from other

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Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)

• Copy Copy data from one application and place it in

another.

• Link Procedure used when you want any changes

made to the server object to automatically appear in all linked client objects.

• Embed Procedure used when you want an object to

become part of the client document.

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Object Copying, Linking, and Embedding (Figure 4.14)

(Figure 4.14)

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Workgroup Application Software (Table 4.7)

• GroupWare Software that helps

groups of people work together more efficiently and effectively

• Collaborative Computing Software Software that helps

teams of people work together toward a common goal.

(Table 4.7)

Ernst & Young’s “Three Cs” Rule of GroupWare

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