Professor Michael J. LosaccoCIS 1110 – Using Computers

Application SoftwareChapter 3

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Overview

Identify Application Software Categories

Differentiate Software Distribution Types

Identify Key Features of Popular Software

Discuss Web Applications

Describe Learning Aids for Software

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Application Software

Make Users More Productive

Assist with Personal Tasks

Categories

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Software Distribution

Licensed

Customized

Shareware

Distributed Free for Trial Period

Warez

Web Application

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Software Distribution

FreewareCopyrighted

Free of Charge

Open SourceCollaborative Effort

Free of Charge

Public-DomainFreeware Donated for Public Use

No Copyright Restrictions

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Compatibility

UpgradeVersion

Major

ReleaseMinor

Downward CompatibleData Can be Used by Older Version

Upward CompatibleOld Data Can be Used by Newer Version

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Business

Word Processing

Create & Manipulate Documents

Contain Text & Graphics

Clip Art

Collection of

Drawings

Diagrams

Photographs

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Business

Spreadsheets

Organizes Data in Rows & Columns

Performs Calculations

Recalculates When Data Changes

Creates Charts

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Business

Database

Organizes Large Amounts of Data

Create, Access, & Manage Data

Extract Specific Information

Create Reports

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Business

Presentations

AKA Slide Show

Communicate Ideas & Messages to Group

Sales

Education

Special Effects

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Business

Note Taking

Enables Users to Enter

Typed Text

Handwritten Comments

Drawings

Sketches

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Business

PIM (Personal Information Manager)

Appointment Calendar

Address Book

ToDo List

Other Features

Synchronization

Organize Info on Both Desktop & Phone

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Business

Software Suite

Applications Bundled Together as a Unit

Less Expensive Than Separate Purchases

Work Well Together

Share Common Features

Microsoft Office

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Business

Project Management

Plan

Schedule

Track

Analyze

Events

Resources

Costs

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Business

Accounting

Record & Report Financial Transactions

General Ledger

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

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Business

Document Management

Document

Sharing

Distribution

Searching

Converted to Format to be Viewed by Any User

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Graphics & Multimedia

CAD (Computer-aided Design)

Engineering

Architectural

Scientific Design

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Graphics & Multimedia

Desktop Publishing

Precise Layout Control

Type Sizes

Spacing

Letters

Words

Lines

Color

PMS

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Graphics & Multimedia

Paint / Image Editing

Create & Modify Graphical Images

Painting Tools

Brushes

Pens

Pastel & Oil Paints

Layering Tools

Masking Tools

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Graphics & Multimedia

Audio / Video Editing

Modify a Segment

AKA Clip

Fade

Zoom

Splice

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Graphics & Multimedia

Multimedia Authoring

Interactive Presentation

Combines

Text

Graphics

Audio

Video

Animation

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Graphics & Multimedia

Web DesignCreate Web Pages

Without Using a Programming Language

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Home / Personal / Educational

Personal Finance

Legal

Tax Preparation

Home Design / Landscaping

Travel & Mapping

Reference

Educational

Entertainment

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Communications

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Web Applications

Software That Runs Over Internet

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Learning Tools

Online Help

Electronic Equivalent of User Manual

Ask Question

Topics in Subject Order

Topics in Alphabetical Order

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Learning Tools

Web-based Help

Site Linked from Online Help

Provides

Updates

More Resources

FAQ Pages

Chat Rooms to Converse with Tech Support

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Learning Tools

Web-based Training

Instruction on the Web

Self-directed

Self-paced

Distance Learning

Delivery of Education at One Location

Learning Takes Place at Other Locations