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Chapter 6:
Application Software
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Understanding Application Software: A Comprehensive Guide for Students, Exams of Software Engineering
This chapter covers: Characteristics of application software in general A look at the most widely used types of application software, including: Word processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation graphics Graphics and multimedia software Other types of application software
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Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Chapter 6:
Application Software
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Learning Objectives
- Describe what application software is, the different types of ownership rights, and the difference between installed and Web-based software.
- Detail some concepts and commands that many software programs have in common.
- Discuss word processing and explain what kinds of documents are created using this type of program.
- Explain the purpose of spreadsheet software and the kinds of documents created using this type of program.
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Overview
- (^) This chapter covers:
- (^) Characteristics of application software in general
- (^) A look at the most widely used types of application software, including: - (^) Word processing - (^) Spreadsheet - (^) Database - (^) Presentation graphics - (^) Graphics and multimedia software - (^) Other types of application software
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
The Basics of Application Software
- (^) Software ownership rights: Specify the allowable use of the program
- (^) Software license: Specifies the conditions under which a buyer of the program can use it
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Software Ownership Rights
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Desktop vs. Mobile Software
- (^) Mobile phones and mobile devices typically require mobile software - (^) Specifically designed for a specific type of device - (^) Wide range of software available
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Installed vs. Web-Based Software
- (^) Installed software: Must be installed on the computer before it can be run - (^) Can be purchased in physical form - (^) Can be downloaded from the Internet
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
- (^) Web-based software: Run directly from the Internet - (^) Also called Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloudware - (^) Includes free software and fee- based software available via an application service provider (ASP)
Installed vs. Web-Based Software
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Software Suites
- (^) Office suites include: โ (^) Microsoft Office โ (^) Apple iWork โ (^) OpenOffice.org (free)
- (^) Most suites available in variety of versions
- (^) Not all suites available for all OS
- (^) Cost lower than buying each program separately
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Common Software Commands
- (^) Application programs today have a number of concepts and commands in common - (^) Toolbars - (^) Menus - (^) Command buttons - (^) Keyboard shortcuts - (^) Ribbon - (^) Mini toolbar
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Editing a Document
- (^) Editing a document: Changing the content of the document, such as inserting or deleting words - (^) Insertion point: Indicates the current location in a document, which is where the changes will be made - (^) Typing text will insert it - (^) Delete and Backspace key will delete text - (^) Text and objects can typically be selected to be moved, copied, deleted, or formatted
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Formatting a Document
- (^) Formatting a document: Changing the appearance of the document - (^) Changing font face, size, style, or color - (^) Changing line spacing or margins - (^) Adding page numbers or borders
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Getting Help
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition
Quick Quiz
- Software programs that are distributed on the honor system and can be legally and ethically shared with others to try out the software are referred to as ______________________. a. shareware programs b. commercial software c. public domain software
- True or False: Software purchased via the Internet is always in downloaded, not packaged, form.
- A group of related software programs sold together as one unit is called a(n) ______________________. Answers:
- a; 2) False; 3) software suite