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Chapter 4
Application Software:
Programs That Let You Work and Play
Computer Skills For Preparatory
Programs
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Software
Software: A set of instructions that tells the computer
what to do.
Two main types of software System software
Application software
System Software vs. Application Software
System Software
Helps run the computer
and coordinates
instructions between
software and hardware
Includes Operating system Utility programs
Application Software
Programs used to complete
tasks.
Includes Productivity software Specialty software Entertainment software Educational and
reference software Personal software
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Application Software
Application Software
Productivity
Media
Home/Entertainment
Business
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1. Productivity Software
Productivity Software :
Programs that enable you to perform tasks
required in home, school, and business.
1.1. Word processing programs
1.2. Spreadsheet programs
1.3. Presentation programs
1.4. Database programs
1.5. Note Taking Software
1.6. Personal information manager programs
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Used to create and edit documents Features include:
Quick and easy editing
Formatting options
Search-and-replace
Translation.
Examples Microsoft Word
1.1. Word Processing Software
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1.2. Spreadsheet Software
Used to perform calculations
and numerical analyses.
Basic element in
spreadsheet program is
worksheet.
Work sheet: a grid that
consisting of columns &
rows.
Columns & rows form
individual boxes called cells.
Features include:
Worksheets with cells.
Text, values, formulas, and functions.
Automatic recalculation.
Graphs and charts.
Examples
Microsoft Excel.
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1.3. Presentation Software
Used to create dynamic slide shows.
Features include: Templates and layouts
Animation : control how and when text
and other objects enter and exit each slide.
Transitions: add different effects as you
move from one slide to the next during the presentation.
Examples Microsoft PowerPoint
1.4. Database Software
Allows to store and organize data and it’s basically Used
as a complex electronic filing system that can be used to
track invoices, and personnel information.
Features include:
Ability to group, sort, and filter data and generate reports
Organized into fields, records, and tables
Examples
Microsoft Access
Database Software (conti)
Traditional databases are organized into fields, records,
and tables.
Field:
is a data category such as “First Name.”
Record:
is a collection of related fields.
Table:
groups related records together.
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1.5. Note Taking Software
• Programs are available to help students take notes during lectures and organize and maintain their lecture notes.
• Examples:
- Microsoft OneNote
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1.6. Personal Information Manager Software [PIM]
Used to replace the management tools found on a
traditional desk
Features include:
Calendar, address book, notepad, to-do list
Some contain e-mail management features
Examples
Microsoft Outlook
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Productivity Software Tools
Wizards
Step-by-step guides that help you complete a task
Templates
Predesigned forms included with software
Macros
Small programs that group a series of commands to
run as a single command. are best used to automate a
routine task or a complex series of commands that
must be run frequently.
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2. Multimedia Software
Med
ia S
oft
ware
Image Editing
software
Audio Editing software
Video Editing software
Media Management software
2.1. Digital Image Editing Software
Used to edit photographs and other images
Include tools for basic modifications to digital
images such as: Remove red-eye
Modify contrast
Fix scratches
Examples: Adobe Photoshop
2.2. Digital Audio Software
Used to edit audio files in formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, and AIFF,
Most popular format: MP3: “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3” is a type of
audio Compression format
Features include:
recording, editing, adding special effects, and format conversion
Example: Open Source Audacity
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2.3. Digital Video Editing Software
Used to create and edit video files.
Buy the application that supports your file format
Many portable devices (iPod touch) play MP4 format ( it compresses video file)
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Video File Format:
Flash Video ( FLV for Youtube)
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 “MP4”.
AVI.
WMV.
MOV.
Examples Microsoft Movie Maker
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2.4. Media Management Software
Software to organize media files
Sort, filter, and search by artist, album, or
category
Examples
Windows Media Player
Manage tracks and generate playlists
Burn songs to CDs and print liner notes
Online Photo Management
Web-based sites allow easy management
and sharing of digital photos
Allow creation of photo albums
Offer professional printing services
Examples
Flickr.com
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3. Software fun for home
Ho
me
En
tert
ain
me
nt
Gaming
Education
Reference
Drawing
Software fun for home
Entertainment software is designed to provide users with thrills
,chills , and all-out fun!
Games began with Pong , Pac-Man ,and Donkey Kong and evolved
to include many different categories including action, driving,
puzzles, role-playing, card-playing, sports, strategy and simulation
games.
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3.1. Gaming Software
Computer games require appropriate: Processing power
Memory (RAM)
Hard disk capacity
Sound card
Video card
Speakers
Monitor
CD or DVD drive
Specialized controllers
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Game Rating System
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
previde :
Rating symbols: suggest age appropiateness.
Everyone (E)
Teens (T)
Mature (M)
Adult Only (AO)
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3.2. Educational and Reference
Software Educational Software
Provides instruction
Types include: K–12 education
Skill development
Test preparation.
Brain training
Simulations
Online courses
Reference Software
Electronic research
Types include:
• Encyclopedias
• Atlases
• Dictionaries
• Thesauri
• Medical and legal references
3.2. Educational and Reference
Software :Course Management
Software (cont)
Used for Web-based classes
Features include: Calendars
Grade books
Discussion boards
Examples Blackboard
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3.3. Drawing Software
Used to create and edit Two-dimensional drawings
Technical diagrams
Animations
Geometric shapes
Examples Microsoft Visio
4.Business Software
Busin
ess S
oftw
are
Home Business software
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4.Business Software for Home and Office
4.1 Programs for home business
a) Accounting software
b) Desktop publishing software
c) Web page authoring software
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4.1. Home Business software
a) Accounting Software:
Helps small-business owners efficiently manage their finances
Includes templates for invoices, statements, and financial reports
• Examples
- Intuit QuickBooks
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4.1 Home Business software
b) Desktop Publishing Software (DTP):
Used to arrange text and graphics for publications
- Features include:
• Text formatting
• File importing
• Graphics tools
• Web publishing
- Examples
- Adobe InDesign
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4.1 Home Business software
c) Web Page Authoring Software
allows even the novice user to design interesting and
interactive Web pages without knowing any HTML code.
- Features include:
• Wizards and templates
• Reference materials
• Interactive content
- Examples
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Office applications can save a document as a Web page
Another important Application Software
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Mapping Software
Provides nationwide street maps and directions
Supplies geographic data for decision making
Users can customize maps to include landmarks &
other traveling sites such as Airports, Hotels and
restaurants.
Available versions
GPS (available in Smartphones & cars)
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Computer-Aided Design Software
CAD
Used to create 3D models
Applications for architecture,
automotive, aerospace, and medical
engineering industries
Example: Autodesk’s AutoCAD
Integrated Software Applications vs. Software Suites
Integrated Application
• Single program that incorporates many software programs into a single integrated program.
• Complex features are not included
• Less expensive.
• Example: Microsoft Works, Quick Office
Software Suite
• Collection of stand-alone software programs packaged together
• Share common menus and toolbars
• Integrate well
• Developers: Microsoft, Corel, and Apple
• Example: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork
Getting Help with Software
Types of help
Frequently
asked questions
(FAQs)
Online help
and support
ScreenTips
MS Office
integrated help
Buying Software
Software license:
is an agreement between you , the user and
the software company .
You buy a license, not the software itself
Check license for:
Ultimate owner of software
Number of installations allowed per license
Per computer, per user.
Warranties
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Acquiring Software
1- Software can be purchased Through retail stores
Online
By mail order companies
2- Preinstalled software
3- Web-based application software (ex:Google Docs) Hosted on a Web site
Requires no installation on your computer
4- Discounted software
5- Custom-developed software
Freeware and Shareware
1. Freeware:
Copyrighted software you can use for free
2. Beta versions:
Programs still under development
3. Shareware:
Software that allows users to run it for a limited
time for free
4. Open source:
Free to use
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Software Versions
1. Numbers are used to represent major
and minor upgrades. - Major upgrade: Version 2.0
- Minor upgrade: Version 2.1
1. Years (Microsoft Office 2007).
2. letters (WordPerfect Office X3) are also
used.
- When an upgrade is released, consider if it
is cost-effective to purchase it.
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Installing/Uninstalling Software
• Installing software from CD or DVD
• Installation wizard
• Choose full or custom installation
• Downloading software from the Web
• Unzip files
• Launch setup program
• Uninstalling software
• Software uninstall utility
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