ESPINELI, ERICHELLE U.
BSA-2 Custom Software
Computer Software
Written by programmers
Consider communication between two humans, Takes a lot of time to write and test
between a human programmer and a computer, or When specifications are unique
between a network of computers.
Packaged or Commercial
Use language to describe procedures and use
machines to turn descriptions of procedures into Sold in stores, catalogs, or downloadable from the
executing processes. WWW
Purchased from software publishers
Computer Software
Must be installed
- Computer software, or just software, is a collection Standard or custom installation
of computer programs and related data that provides The setup process copies some of all of the software
the instructions for telling a computer what to do and to the hard disk
how to do it. May require the CD-ROM to be in the drive to run
- Any set of instructions that guides the hardware and
Example of programming language:
tells it how to accomplish each task.
C, C++, C#
System Software
C++ is a low-level programming language that adds
- A computer software designed to operate the
object-oriented features to its base language C
computer hardware to provide basic functionality and
whereas C# is a high-level language.
to provide a platform for running application
software. PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Pre-
- Refers to the operating system and all utility processor)
programs that manage computer resources at a low
Suited for web development and can be embedded
level.
into HTML.
* BIOS (basic input/output system) gets the computer
Python
system started after you turn it on and manages the data
flow between the operating system and attached devices Often used in software applications, pages within a
such as the hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, web browser, the shells of operating systems and
and printer. some games.
- Also includes system utilities, such as the disk BASIC, Visual Basic
defragmenter and System Restore.
Visual Basic provides a graphical user interface GUI
System Software Includes that allows the developer to drag and drop objects
into the program as well as manually write program
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) Program
code.
Disk Defragmenter
Disk Cleanup JavaScript
Disk Partition Tool JavaScript is a lightweight interpreted programming
PC Software Characteristics language.
1. User-friendly in terms of interface HTML
2. Easy to access HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the code that
3. Intuitive and can be guided by the GUI and other is used to structure a web page and its content.
features
4. Minimum training and documentation needed to use Acquiring Software
Programming Software Freeware
- Include tools in the form of programs or applications Free to all
that software developers use to create, debug, Copyrighted
maintain, or otherwise support other programs and Distributed in machine-readable format
applications. Commercial Software
- The term usually refers to relatively simple programs
such as compilers, debuggers, interpreters, linkers, Used most often
and text editors. Copyrighted
Generally costly
Software Types
May not be copied without permission of the Graphic Arts
manufacturer.
Use software to produce art, express ideas
Public-domain Software
Integrated Applications
Un-copyrighted
Combine basic word processing, spreadsheet, and
May be used or altered without restriction
graphics capabilities
Generally developed under government grants.
Communications
Shareware
Communicate from home with computer at office,
Freely distributed for a trial period
Access data stored in another computer in another
Pay a nominal fee to register with the author
location, Stock exchange updates, Weather
Open source information
Free to all Web Browser
Source code is distributed
Web browser, a software application used to locate
May be used or altered
and display Web pages.
Popular under LINUX OS
Other Examples:
Application Software
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- A program or group of programs designed to allow
end users to accomplish one or more specific (non- Video Editor
computer related) tasks. Sound Editor
- Task-Oriented Software Video Games
- Productivity Software makes work faster, and our Educational Software
lives easier Email Client
Electronic Media
Word Processing
Counterfeiting
Uses: Memos, Reports, Correspondence, Minutes of
meetings, anything to be typed - Software is copied onto CD-ROMS / DVD-ROMS
- Package duplicates the original
Desktop Publishing
- Sold in flea markets or small stores
Uses: Newsletters, Reports, Brochures - Cheaper price
- Occurs more overseas
Electronic Spreadsheets
Computer Professionals
Uses: Comparing mortgage interest rates, Preparing
budgets, Tracking weight loss - Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Data Graphics
- Computing Services
Uses: Maps, Graphs, Charts, Makes Visual - Information Services
information more compelling - Information Technology (IT)
Database Management
Users – Any individual who operates a computer to
Uses: Keep track of a large number of related facts,
accomplish a task
Query the data for specific information, Retrieve
information in a variety of ways Data entry operators – key data into a machine-
readable format
Presentation Graphics
Computer operators – monitor the computer
Uses: Sales tool, Demonstrate a product, Show
cost/benefit projections on charts, Present Librarians – catalog and keep secure the disks
audio/video testimonials from satisfied customers
Computer programmers – write, test, implement, and
Office Suites maintain programs
Group of basic software applications designed to Systems analysts – plan and design computer systems
work together
Network manager – oversees the network
Data is portable between basic applications of the
suite Chief information officer (CIO) – department manager;
Various applications in the suite have the same “look makes strategic decisions relating to the flow of
and feel” information in the organization
