7 Applications Software
7 Applications Software
Applications Software
Software Types
Task-Oriented Productivity Software
Business Software
Application Software and Ethics
Computers and People
Applications Software
vs. OS
controls the hardware
PC Software Characteristics
User-friendly
Easy
Intuitive
Minimum training and documentation needed to use
Software Types
Custom Software
Written by programmers
Takes a lot of time to write and test
When specifications are unique
Software Types
Packaged or Commercial
Freeware
Free to all
Copyrighted
Distributed in machine-readable format
Shareware
Freely distributed for a trial period
Pay a nominal fee to register with the author
Acquiring Software
Public-domain software
Un-copyrighted
May be used or altered without restriction
Generally developed under government grants
Open-source
Free to all
Source code is distributed
May be used or altered
Popular under the LINUX OS
Acquiring Software
Commercial software
Used most often
Copyrighted
Generally costly
May not be copied without permission of the manufacturer
Purchasing Commercial Software
Individuals
Software warehouse store
Mail order
Electronic software distribution
Purchasing Commercial Software
Businesses
Volume discount
Site license
Network versions
Application Service Provide (ASP)
Software is setup and maintained by ASP
Access the software over the Internet
Pay per use
Saves the expense of installing and maintaining
the software
Task-Oriented Software
Productivity Software
Makes
Makes work
work faster
faster
Makes
Makes our
our lives
lives easier
easier
Word Processing
Uses
Memos
Reports
Correspondence
Minutes of meetings
Anything to be typed
Functions
Create
Edit
Format
Store
Print text and graphics
Desktop Publishing
Uses
Newsletters
Reports
Brochures
Functions
Handles high-level publishing needs
Electronic Spreadsheets
Uses
Comparing mortgage interest rates
Preparing budgets
Tracking weight loss
Functions
Manipulates numbers in rows and columns
Recalculates the results when a number is
changed
What if?
Electronic Spreadsheets
Database Management
Uses
Keep track of a large number of related facts
Query the data for specific information
Retrieve information in a variety of ways
Functions
Store data
Update data
Manipulate data
Retrieve data
Print data in many forms
Report on data in a variety of ways
Graphics
Uses
Maps
Graphs
Charts
Helps to
Compare data
Spot trends
Make decisions
Visual information is more compelling
Presentation Graphics
Uses
Salestool
Demonstrate a product
Show cost/benefit projections on charts
Present audio/video testimonials from satisfied
customers
May contain
Text
Graphics
Audio
Video
Computer Art
Use software to
Produce art
Express ideas
Graphic artist
Artistic ability
Computer skills
Produces computer art
Communications
Ease of use
Personal use programs
Personal time organizers
To-do list makers
E-mail programs
Internet access
Business Software
Custom-written to
meet special
business needs
Standard packages
Combination of
custom-written and
off-the-shelf
Vertical Market Software
Examples
Scheduling
Preparation of proposals by several
individuals
The Information Center
Help Desk
Software selection
Software training
Software and hardware installations
Software and hardware updates
Troubleshooting
Software for Small Business
Accounting
Spreadsheet software
Accounting package – Basic accounting,
financial statements, tax summaries, payroll
Writing and Advertising
Word processing
Desktop publishing
Customer Service
Database management
Software for Small Business
What is
What is legal?
legal?
Software Piracy
Legitimate reasons
Backup copy
Copy to hard disk
Illegitimate reasons
Obtain software without paying for it
Computers and People
Users
Any individual who
operates a computer
to accomplish a task
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Computer Professionals