CGS 1000CGS 1000

Introduction to Computers and Introduction to Computers and TechnologyTechnology

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Application SoftwareApplication Software

ObjectivesObjectives

Identify the categories of application software

Identify the categories of application software

Explain how to work with application software

Explain how to work with application software

Identify the key features of widely used business programs

Identify the key features of widely used business programs

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

Identify the types of application software used in communications

Identify the types of application software used in communications

Describe the function of severalutility programs

Describe the function of severalutility programs

Describe the learning aids available for application software

Describe the learning aids available for application software

Application SoftwareApplication Software

Programs designed to make users more Programs designed to make users more productive.productive.

Uses:Uses: Efficient business activitiesEfficient business activities Assist Graphic & Multimedia projectsAssist Graphic & Multimedia projects Support home/personal & educational tasksSupport home/personal & educational tasks Facilitate CommunicationFacilitate Communication

4 Categories:4 Categories:1.1. BusinessBusiness

2.2. Graphics & MultimediaGraphics & Multimedia

3.3. Home/Personal/EducationalHome/Personal/Educational

4.4. CommunicationsCommunications

How is software How is software distributed?distributed?

Packaged softwarePackaged software: mass-produced, : mass-produced, copyrighted retail software. MS Officecopyrighted retail software. MS Office

Custom softwareCustom software: performs functions : performs functions specific to a business or industryspecific to a business or industry

Open source softwareOpen source software: provided for use, : provided for use, modification, and redistributionmodification, and redistribution

SharewareShareware: distributed free for trial period: distributed free for trial period FreewareFreeware: copyrighted software provided at : copyrighted software provided at

no costno cost Public-domain softwarePublic-domain software: freeware with no : freeware with no

copyright restrictionscopyright restrictions

Categories of Application Software

1. Business Software• Assists people in becoming more effective & efficient while performing

business activities.

Business SoftwareBusiness Software Word Processing Software:Word Processing Software:

Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics.

Clip art, font, font style, font size, formatting, print

Spreadsheet Software: Organizes data Calculations Charts

How is a spreadsheet organized?How is a spreadsheet organized? Columns identified by letters Rows identified by numbers A cell is the intersection of a column and row

Business SoftwareBusiness Software Database Software:Database Software:

Allows users to create, access, and manage a database.

Database is a collection of organized data that allows access, retrieval & use of data.

Parts of database: A table contains records A record is a row in a table that contains data

about a given person, product, object, or event. A field is a column in a table that contains a

specific category of data within a record.

Business SoftwareBusiness Software Presentation Graphics Software:Presentation Graphics Software:

Used to create visual aids for presentations

A presentation is sometimes called a slide show

Note Taking Software: Enables users to enter typed text,

handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page

Notes are organized like a notebook

Business SoftwareBusiness Software Personal Information Manager Software:Personal Information Manager Software:

Allows PDA users to help users organize personal information

Calendar, address book, notepad, and synchronization with desktop computer

PDA Business Software: In addition to PIM software, a huge variety of

business software is available for PDA like: Create documents & worksheets Manage databases Create slideshows Take notes Manage budget

Business SoftwareBusiness Software Software Suite:Software Suite:

A collection of individual applications sold as a single package

Microsoft Office, Sun StarOffice. Project Management Software:

Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.

Business SoftwareBusiness Software Accounting Software: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.

PDF

Business SoftwareBusiness Software Enterprise Computing Software:Enterprise Computing Software:

A large organization requires special computing solutions because of its size and large geographical distribution

Each functional unit has specialized software requirements

Graphics and Multimedia Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareSoftware

Graphics and Multimedia Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareSoftware

•What is computer-aided design (CAD)?•Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs

•What is desktop publishing (DTP) software?•Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors

•What is paint/image editing software?•Used to create and modify graphical images•Sometimes called illustration software

Graphics and Multimedia Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareSoftware

• What is video and audio editing software?• Video editing software allows you to modify a

segment of a video, called a clip• Audio editing software allows you to modify

audio clips

• What is multimedia authoring software?• Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio,

video, and animation into an interactive presentation

• What is Web page authoring software?• Allows users of all skill levels to create Web

pages• Some application software programs include

Web page authoring programs

Software for Home, Personal, Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Useand Educational Use

Application Software for Application Software for CommunicationsCommunications

EmailEmail FTPFTP Web BrowserWeb Browser Video ConferencingVideo Conferencing Message BoardMessage Board Chat RoomChat Room Instant MessagingInstant Messaging BloggingBlogging

Popular Utility ProgramsPopular Utility Programs

AntivirusProgram

PersonalFirewall

SpywareRemover

InternetFilters

FileManager

FileCompression

BackupCD/DVDBurning

PCMaintenance

Learning Aids and Support Tools for Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application SoftwareApplication Software

What is Online Help?What is Online Help?

Learning Aids and Support Tools Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Softwarefor Application Software

What is Web-based Help?What is Web-based Help? A Web site linked from Online Help Provides updates and more resources to respond

to technical issues about a program Some Web sites contain chat rooms where a user can talk

directly with a technical support person

Learning Aids and Support Tools Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Softwarefor Application Software

How can I learn more about a software package?How can I learn more about a software package?

Books Web School

Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web

What is Web-based training What is Web-based training (WBT)?(WBT)?

Summary of Application Summary of Application SoftwareSoftware

Application softwareApplication software

Business softwareBusiness software

Graphics and multimedia softwareGraphics and multimedia software

Software for home, personal, and educational use

Software for home, personal, and educational use

Software for communicationsSoftware for communications

Learning aids and support tools within an application

Learning aids and support tools within an application

Popular utility programsPopular utility programs

Questions?Questions?