cgs 1000 introduction to computers and technology
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CGS 1000CGS 1000
Introduction to Computers and Introduction to Computers and TechnologyTechnology
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Chapter 3Chapter 3
Application SoftwareApplication Software
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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
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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
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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
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Categories of Application Software
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1. Business Software• Assists people in becoming more effective & efficient while performing
business activities.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Graphics and Multimedia Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareSoftware
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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
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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
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Software for Home, Personal, Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Useand Educational Use
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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
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Popular Utility ProgramsPopular Utility Programs
AntivirusProgram
PersonalFirewall
SpywareRemover
InternetFilters
FileManager
FileCompression
BackupCD/DVDBurning
PCMaintenance
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Learning Aids and Support Tools for Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application SoftwareApplication Software
What is Online Help?What is Online Help?
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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
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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)?
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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
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Questions?Questions?