A special type of calendar, called a scheduler, enables groups of users connected to a network tocoordinate their schedules. In PIM the address book allows you to keep track of all contacts withnames, phone numbers and even email addresses. The address book also keeps track ofappointments, tasks, to-do lists and birthdays. Notepad is an electronic version of a papernotebook. It is used to collect, organize and share digital information to include notes, photos,audio and video snippets.Individuals and businesses use PIM and PDA’s. The software is used to manage personalinformation, to include plan/appointment reminders, actions, contacts, passwords, memos, andinterval and holiday reminders. PIM provides security for your data and backups/restores. It hasan export/import solution built in to the software and an auto backup feature when exiting. TheAgent feature allows you to setup a specific action at a specific time, like sending emails, MSNMessenger messages, shut down or reboot the computer. It provides a notes tool that it can createstylish notes on your screen for keeping something important. The PIM provides both an emailchecker tool and Interval reminder all to help you. It has quick and easy search capability, youonly need to enter a phrase for searching, and then you will be provided a list of the results.11. Define software suite, and list the applications typically included in a software suite. Two ofthe more widely used software suites include Microsoft Office and Sun's Open Office, either ofwhich can be used for this class. What are the major advantages of a software suite? When doesit makes sense to buy a software suite? When would it be wiser to purchase applicationsseparately? How is a software suite for personal use, such as Microsoft Works, different from amore powerful software suite, such as Microsoft Office?A software suite is a collection of productivity applications with similar basic functionality thathandle basic office tasks. Most software suites include a word processor, spreadsheet software,and presentation software, but may frequently also include database, desktop publishing, andnote taking software as well. The major advantage to buying a software suite is there is a lot ofcommon functionality between all components so once you have learned to use one component,learning to use the others is much easier. It would be wiser to purchase applications separately ifyou do not need all of the components and could spend less getting just what you need. Asoftware suite like Microsoft Works offers less functionality than Microsoft Office, and fewer
Presentation on theme: "Chapter 3 Application Software"— Presentation transcript:
1 Chapter 3 Application Software
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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Ch 1 – Introduction Ch 2 – Internet & WWW Ch 3 – Application Software Ch 8 – System Software Ch 4 Processor Control Unit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Control Unit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Instructions Data Information Memory Input Devices Ch 5
Information Output Devices Ch 6 Data Instructions Data Information Storage Devices Ch 7
3 What is system software?
Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s
hardware Programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices
4 What is application software?
To serve as productivity business tool To assist with graphics and multimedia projects Programs that perform specific tasks for users
Also called a software application or an application To facilitate communications To support activities, for personal business, for education
5 Public-domain software
Application Software Available in a variety of forms: Packaged
software Custom software Web application Open source software Shareware Freeware Public-domain software
6 How is software distributed?
Packaged software, mass-produced Custom software, performs
functions specific to a business or industry Open source software, provided for use, modification, and redistribution Web applications provided over Internet by ASP (Application Service Providers)
7 Public-Domain Software
Shareware Copyrighted software
distributed free for trial period Send payment to developer on honor system Freeware Software provided at no cost Copyrighted Cannot resell it as your own Public-Domain Software Freeware donated for public use No copyright restrictions
8 Categories of applications
Business software Multimedia software For home, personal, and educational use Software for communication
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10 Business Software
11 Business software performs business activities
Word Processing
Spreadsheet Database Presentation Note taking Personal information manager Business software for phones Business software suites Project management Accounting Document management Enterprise computing software
12 A collection of individual programs sold as a single package
What is a software suite? Applications bundled together A collection of individual programs sold as a single package Two major advantages:
lower cost ease of use
13 Presentation graphics Word processing software
Office 2007 Suite Spreadsheet Presentation graphics Database software Word processing software
14 Data Organization Text documents organization:
The meaning comes from the content. Only the look is organized. Spreadsheet organization: Data is organized as matrices. Cells depend on each other.
Database organization: Data are organized in tables. Tables are in relations to each other A search through the DB can be made
15 Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents Clip art is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images
16 Additional word
processing features include
AutoCorrect AutoFormat Collaboration Columns Grammar Checker Ink Input Macros Mail Merge Reading Layout Research Search and Replace Smart Tags Tables Templates Thesaurus Tracking Changes Voice Recognition Web Page Development
17 Developing a document Create a document Edit a document
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 document
18 What is spreadsheet software?
Organizes data in rows and columns Performs
calculations and recalculates when data changes Charting spreadsheet data in graphical form = A1+B2 (*C12) = D1+E2 (*F12) = SUM (C12:Y12)
19 What is database software?
A database is a collection of data organized in connected (related)
tables Allows you to create, access, and manage data Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data
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21 What is presentation
software?
Used to create visual aids for presentations A presentation is sometimes called a slide show
22 What is project management software?
Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a
project
23 What is accounting software?
To record and report financial transactions
24 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
25 Note taking software is application software that enables users to enter typed text,
handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page
26 Appointment calendar Address book Notepad
Personal information manager (PIM) is application software that includes Appointment calendar Address book
Notepad
27 Scaled down versions of software are available to work with smart phones and other mobile devices
28 Information technology
Enterprises require special computing solutions for various functional units Human resources Accounting Engineering Marketing Sales Distribution Customer service Information technology
Inventory control
29 Graphics and Multimedia software
Enables you to design and produce documents that contain text, graphics, colors, sounds, videos, animation
30 Desktop publishing software Paint/Image editing software
Computer-aided design (CAD) software Desktop publishing software Paint/Image editing software
31 Professional photo editing software Video and audio editing software
Multimedia authoring software
32 What is computer-aided design (CAD)?
Sophisticated application software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs
33 What is desktop publishing?
Enables
you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors
34 What is photo editing?
35 Before
36 After
37 What is video and audio editing?
Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip Audio editing software
allows you to modify audio clips
38 Home Personal Education
39 Personal finance software
Personal legal
software Tax-return preparation
40 Personal Data Processing software
Personal paint/image editing software Personal photo editing software
41 Clip art/image gallery
Video and audio editing software Home design/landscaping software
42 Travel and mapping
software
Reference software Educational software Entertainment software
43 What is note taking software?
Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page Notes are organized like a
notebook
44 What is a personal information manager (PIM)?
An application that includes an appointment calendar, address book, and other features Organize personal information on both desktop and handheld computers
Synchronization handheld computer
45 Software for Communications
46 Text, Picture,
Video Messaging
Web Browser Instant Messaging Chat Room Text, Picture, Video Messaging Aggregator Blogging Newsgroup Message Board FTP Video Conferencing Distance learning Podcasting
47 What is Web page authoring software?
Helps users of all skill levels to create Web pages video graphical images organize manage maintain Web pages audio animation
48 What is a Web application?
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 Some Web applications service providers store your data and information at their site
49 What is an application service provider (ASP)?
Allows to outsource information technology (IT) needs Organization that distributes software and services on the Web
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51 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
52 Web-based Help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about software
53 Web-based training is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
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