Software for
Systems
Computer Fundamentals & Programming
OBJECTIVES OVERVIEW
1 Identify the four
2 Differentiate among
3 Explain how the
categories of the seven forms through operating system and
application software which software is utility porgrams work
available with application
software
4 Describe the
5 Identify the key
characteristics of a features of widely used
user interface business programs
OBJECTIVES OVERVIEW
6 Identify the key
7 Identify the key
8 Discuss the
features of widely used features of widely used advantages of and ways
graphics and multimedia home, personal, and to access Web
programs educational programs applications
9 Identify the types of
10
Describe the learning
application software aids available in
used in communications application software
SOFTWARES
SOFTWARES
§ Software is a series of
related instructions,
organized for a common
purpose, that tells the
computer what task(s) to
perform and how to perform
them.
§ Any set of instructions
that guides the hardware
and tells it how to
accomplish each task.
Types of Softwares
Softwares
Programming Application
System Software
Software Software
Application Software
§ Application software consists
of programs designed to make
users more productive and/or
assist with personal tasks.
Common Tasks
To assist with graphics To make business
and multimedia projects activities more
efficient
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
To support home, personal, To facilitate
and educational tasks communications
Types of Application Software
PACKAGED SOFTWARE CUSTOM SOFTWARE WEB APPLICATION
OPEN SOURCE SHAREWARE FREEWARE PUBLIC-DOMAIN
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE
Categories of Application Software
BUSINESS
SOFTWARE
Business software is application
software that assists people while
performing business activities.
WORD PROCESSING SPREADSHEET DATABASE PRESENTATION
NOTE TAKING PERSONAL BUSINESS SOFTWARE
INFORMATION MANAGER FOR PHONES & SUITES
PROJECT ACCOUNTING DOCUMENT ENTERPRISE
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Word Processing Software
Image: Microsoft Word
/Word processor is a software
program capable of creating,
storing, and printing
documents.
Word processing software
allows users to create and
manipulate documents.
e.g. MS Word,Google Docs,
Evernote
Spreadsheet Software
Image: Google Spreasheet
/Spreadsheet is a data file
made up of rows and columns
that are used to sort data and
allow a user to manipulate and
arrange data easily, commonly
numerical data.
e.g. MS Excel, Google
Spreadsheet
Database Software
/Database software is Image: MS Access
application software that
allows users to create,
access, and manage a
database－a collection of
data organized in a manner
that allows access,
retrieval, and use of that
data.
e.g. MS Access
Database Software
Image: Microsoft Powerpoint
/Presentation software allows
users to create visual aids
for presentations to
communicate ideas, messages,
and other information to a
group
e.g. MS Powerpoint, Google
Slides
Note-Taking Software
Image: Google Keep
/Note taking software is
application software that
enables users to enter typed
text, handwritten comments,
drawings, or sketches
anywhere on a page.
e.g. MS OneNote, Apple Notes,
Google Keep
Business Softwares
Image: MS Application Softwares
/Software Suite is a
collection of individual
programs available together
as a unit.
/Personal Information Manager
(PIM) is application software
that includes.
Business Software for Phones
Scaled down versions of
software are available to
work with smart phones and
other mobile devices.
Project Management Software
Image: Nifty
/Project management
software allows a user
to plan, schedule,
track, and analyze the
events, resources, and
costs of a project
e.g. MeteirTask, Nifty
Accounting Software
/Accounting software helps
companies record and report
their financialtransactions
/Document management software
provides a means for sharing,
distributing, and searching
through documents by
converting them into a format
that can be viewed by any
user(e.g. Dropbox, GDrive)
GRAPHICS AND
MULTIMEDIA
SOFTWARE
Graphics & Multimedia Software
Graphics & Multimedia Software
Computer-Aided
Design(CAD)Software
Desktop Publishing
Software
Paint/Image Editing
Software
Graphics & Multimedia Software
Professional Photo
Editing Software
Video and Audio
Editing Software
Multimedia
Authoring Software
Graphics & Multimedia Software
Image: Adobe Dreamweaver
§ /Web page
authoring software
helps users of all
skill levels
create Web pages
that include
multimedia and
interactive
content
SOFTWARE FOR HOME,
PERSONAL, AND
EDUCATIONAL USE
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Personal Finance
Software
Legal Software
Tax Preparation
Software
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Personal DTP
Software
Personal Paint/Image
Editing Software
Personal Photo
Editing Software
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Clip Art/Image
Gallery
Video and Audio
Editing Software Adobe Audition
Home Design/
Landscaping Software
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Travel and Mapping
software
Reference &
Educational Software
Entertainment
Software
Learning Tools
§ /Online Help is the electronic equivalent of a user manual.
§ You can ask a question or access the Help topics in
subject or alphabetical order.
§ /Web‐ based training is a type of CBT that uses Internet
technology and consists of application software on the
WebYou can ask a question or access the Help topics in
subject or alphabetical order.
§ /Distance learning (DL)is the delivery of education at one
location while the learning takes place at other locations.
WEB
APPLICATIONS
Web Applications
§ /A Web application is
a Web site that allows
users to access and
interact with software
from any computer or
device that is
connected to the
Internet
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications(Features)
1. WEB BROWSER
2. E-MAIL
3. INSTANT MESSAGING
4. CHAT ROOM
5. TEXT, PICTURE, VIDEO MESSAGING
6. RSS AGGREGATOR
7. BLOGGING
8. NEWSGROUP/MESSAGE BOARD
9. FTP
10.VOLP
11.VIDEO CONFERENCING
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