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CSI101 Lecture 3

The document discusses different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for communications, and popular standalone utility programs. It also covers learning aids and support tools within applications.

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Chapter 3 Objectives

Identify the categories Identify the key features of widely used


of application software home, personal, and educational programs

Explain how to work Identify the types of application


with application software software used in communications

Identify the key features of widely Describe the function of several


used business programs stand-alone utility programs

Identify the key features of widely used Describe the learning aids available
graphics and multimedia programs for application software
Application Software
What is application software?
 Programs designed to make users more productive

p. 100 Fig. 3-1


Application Software
How is software distributed?
 Packaged software, mass-produced, copyrighted
retail software
 Custom software, performs functions specific to a
business or industry
 Open source software, provided for use, modification,
and redistribution
 Shareware, distributed free for trial period
 Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost
 Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright
restrictions

p. 101
Application Software
What is system software?
 Programs that control
the operations of the
computer
 Serves as the interface
between the user, the
application software,
and the computer’s
hardware

p. 101 Fig. 3-2


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

p. 107 Fig. 3-7


Business Software
What is presentation graphics software?
 Used to create visual aids for
presentations
 A presentation is sometimes called
a slide show

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation,
then click Presentation Graphics
Software below Chapter 3
p. 109 Fig. 3-10
Business Software
What is a software suite?

A collection of individual
applications sold as Two major advantages:
a single package

lower cost ease of use

p. 110
Graphics and Multimedia Software
What are some
popular graphics
and multimedia
software products?

p. 112 Fig. 3-14


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

p. 112 Fig. 3-15


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

p. 113 Fig. 3-16


Graphics and Multimedia Software
What is paint/image editing software?
 Used to create and
modify graphical
images
 Sometimes called
illustration
software

p. 113 Fig. 3-17


Graphics and Multimedia Software
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

p. 114 Fig. 3-18


Graphics and Multimedia Software
What is multimedia authoring software?
 Allows you to combine
text, graphics, audio,
video, and animation
into an interactive
presentation

p. 114 Fig. 3-19


Graphics and Multimedia Software
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

graphical
video
images organize Web pages
manage and/or
audio animation maintain Web sites

p. 114
Application Software for
Communications
What software facilitates communication?

Web Video
E-mail Chat rooms
browsers conferencing

Instant
FTP Newsgroups
messaging

p. 121 Fig. 3-31


Popular Stand-Alone Utility
Programs

Antivirus Internet
Program Filters
Spyware File
Remover Compression

File CD/DVD
Conversion Burning
PC
Maintenance

p. 122 Fig. 3-32


Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application
Software

What is Online Help?


 Electronic equivalent of a user manual

p. 123 Fig. 3-33


Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application
Software

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 user can talk
directly with a technical support person

p. 123
Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application
Software

What is Web-based training (WBT)?


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

Click to view Web Link,


click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation,
then click Web-Based Training
below Chapter 3
p. 123 Fig. 3-35
Summary of Application Software

Application software

Software for communications


Business software

Popular stand-alone utility programs


Graphics and multimedia software
Learning aids and support tools
Software for home, personal, within an application
and educational use

Chapter 3 Complete

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