Chapter 10A
Productivity Software
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This is an introductory course on Information and Coomputer Technologies. Topics include ICT terminologies, hardware and software components, the internet and world wide web, and ICT based applications. This lecture covers following points: Productivity, Software, Commercial, Suites, Integrated, Tools, Shareware, Freeware, Public, Domain
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Chapter 10A
Productivity Software
Acquiring Software
- Commercial software
- Software that must be purchased
- Stand alone products
- Solve one type of problem
- Software suites
- Integrated tools that work together
- Solve many problems
- Shareware
- Try before you buy
- May deactivate if not purchased http://bob-prince.com/Recommends/resellrightsdirectory/top50/sales/SharewareCreator/index.htm http://images.google.com.pk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sensemaker- suite.com/images/pic_boxes.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.sensemaker- suite.com/&usg=__EZ-CF
Acquiring Software
- Freeware
- No obligation to purchase
- Donations often accepted
- Software may be distributed freely
- Author maintains ownership interest
- No obligation to purchase
- Public domain software
- Free for anyone for any purpose http://www.uquery.com/apps/324598700-my-antipode
Acquiring Software
- Open source
- Programs distributed with source code
- Allows users to modify the software
- Modifications and comments are welcome
- Linux and OpenOffice
- May or may not be free
Word Processing Programs
- Creates text documents
- Graphics and other objects are supported
- Professional quality can be achieved
- Simple web pages may be created
Word Processing Programs
- Interface
- Document area
- Menu bar
- Toolbars
- Rulers
- Scroll bars
- Status bars
Word Processing Programs
- Entering and editing text
- Text is entered by typing
- Cursor indicates position
- Blocks of text can be manipulated
- Most other programs include text tools
Word Processing Programs
- Formatting text
- Controls the document’s appearance
- Character formatting tools
- Fonts
- Type style
- Paragraph formatting tools
- Line spacing
- Tabs
- Document formatting tools
- Margins
- Headers
Spreadsheet Programs
- Interface
- Rows, columns and cells
- Cell holds data or formulas
- Formula bar
- Labels describe cell contents
- Values
- Dates
- Formulas
- Rows, columns and cells
Spreadsheet Interface
Presentation Programs
- Interface
- Similar to a word processor
- Slide window
- Outline window
- Speaker notes
Presentation Interface
Presentation Programs
- Presenting slide shows
- Use to enhance a speech
- Mouse click advances to next slide
- Physical transparencies on an overhead
- Computer screen delivery
- Large monitor delivery
- Data projector
Personal Information Managers
- PIM software
- Keep track of contact information
- Track upcoming events and times
- MS Outlook is popular