Objective :
1.Identify the four categories of application software
2.Differentiate among the seven forms through which software is available
3.Explain how the operating system and utility programs work with application
4.Describe characteristics of a user interface
5.Identify the key features of widely used business programs
6.Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs
7.Identify the key features
widely used home,personal,and educational programs
8.Discuss the advantages of and ways to access Web applications
9.Identify the types of application software used in communications
10.Describe the learning aids available for application software
Application Software
Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and /or assist with personal task.
-To make business activities more efficient
-To assist with
graphics and multimedia projects
-To support home,personal,and educational tasks
-To facilitate communications
Variety forms of software:-
-Packaged software (Copyright)
Example: Microsoft Office
-Custom software (specific function)
Example: ATMs
-Web Application (Allow user to use application through internet)
Example: Microsoft Office Online,Whatsapp Web
-Open Source software (Open
publicly for use,modification)
Example:Open Office
-Shareware (No cost for trial period,payment need after trial)
Example: WinRAR
-Freeware (Copyrighted software provided at no cost to user by individual that retain all rights to the software)
Example: Mozilla Firefox,Google Chrome,Skype
-Public-domain software (donate for public use,no copyright)
Example:
Business software:-
- Word Processing-To create and manipulate document
- Spreadsheet-To allows user to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculation
- Database-Collection data that organized in a manner that allows access,retrieval,and use of that data
- Presentation-To create visual aid to present info to the other group
- Note Taking-An application software that enables users to enter typed text
- Personal information manager-An application software which include Appointment Calendar,Address Book,Notepad
- Business software for phones-
- Business software suites
- Project Management- To allow user to plan of their project
- Accounting-Help companies record and report their financial transaction
- Document Management- Provides a means for sharing,distributing and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be view by any user
- Enterprise computing software
Business Software
- Human Resources
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Sales
- Distribution
- Customer Service
- Information Technology
Graphics and Multimedia Software
- Computer-aided design
- Desktop publishing software
- Paint/image editing software
- Professional Photo editing software
- Video and audio editing software
- Multimedia authoring software
Software For home,personal and educational use
- Personal finance software
- Legal software
- Tax Preparation software
- Personal DTP software
- Personal paint/image editing software
- Personal photo editing software
- Clip art/image gallery
- Video and audio editing software
- Home design/landscaping software
- Travel and mapping software
- Reference software
- Educational software
- Entertainment software
Web Application
Definition- A web site that allow users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the internet
Application software for communication
- Web Browser
- Instant messaging
- Chat room
- Text,picture,video messaging
- RSS Aggregator
- Blogging
- Newsgroup/Message Board
- FTP
- VoIP
- Video Conferencing
Learning Aids
- Online help-A electric equivalent of a user manual
- Web-Based Training-A type of CBT that uses Internet Technology and consists of application software on the web
- Distance Learning-The delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other location
SUMMARY
How to start and interact with application software
Overview of a variety of business software,graphics and multimedia software,and home/personal/educational software
Web application and application software for communication
Learning tools for application software and Web-based training