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2.4 Generic Software
What do we mean by the term
generic software?
Examples of generic software
Integrated applications and suites
Features of generic software
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General Purpose/Generic Software
Some software wasnt designed for a specificpurpose - they are
known as genericor
content-freeapplications
In tegrated packagescontain several ofthese functions in one
application - e.g.
Microsoft Works or Lotus Symphony
Software su itescontain these functions inseparate applications,
e.g. Microsoft Office
or Lotus SmartSuite
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Integrated Software and Suites
In tegrated packages
contain several of these
functions in one
application - e.g.
Microsoft Works or LotusSymphony
Software su itescontain
these functions inseparate applications,
e.g. Microsoft Office or
Lotus SmartSuite
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Integrated Software e.g. Works
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Software Suite
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Examples of Generic Software
Word processore.g. Word, WordPerfect Spreadsheete.g. Excel,
Lotus 1-2-3
Database applicationse.g. Access,
Approach Presentatione.g. PowerPoint, Impress
Electronic Mail & Diarye.g. Outlook,
Notes Web-browsere.g. Firefox, Opera
Application generatorAccess, Paradox
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Features of a Word Processor
Spelling and grammar checker Pre-defined styles and
templates
Tables and columns
Creation of indexes and table of contents
Import other files / save in different formats
Graphics manipulation
Mail merge
WYSIWYG / print preview
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Features of a Spreadsheet Application
Rows, columns, cells and ranges Formatting - , %, decimal
places, etc.
Formulae for basic arithmetic
Functionstext, statistical, etc.
Macros & buttons
Simple database featuressorting and
filtering Charts / graphs
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Features of a Database Application
Fields Tables
Queries
Relationships
Forms
Reports
Macros
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Features of Presentation Software
Styles and templates Animations and transitions
ClipArt and sound
Automatic timings Slide sorter
Macros
Bullet points and other formatting features
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Features of E-Mail Software
Address, title and body CC and BCC
Address Book
Forward and Reply Different folders/boxes
Priority
Attachments
Filteringe.g. for spam
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Features of Diary Software
Appointments Recurring appointments
Anniversaries / all-day events
Reminders Invite other participants
Warn of clashes
Address Book
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Features of a Web-Browser
Space for address / URL Home button
Back and Forward buttons
Favorites (sic) / Bookmarks History
Cache
ScriptingJavaScript or VBScript
Security optionsencryption, JavaScript,
Java, etc.
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Features of an Application Generator
An application generator is an application(e.g. Access) that can
be used to create astandalone application, containing:
Database tables
FormsButtons, etc.
Queries
ReportsMenus
Security & access levels?
