CONSIDERATION FOR PACKAGED SOFTWARE

1. CONSIDERATION
FOR
PACKAGED SOFTWARE

2. When a application is develop specifically for an
organization, specific program goals and custom
requirments are considered during the develop
process. Such requirments include business
needs, organizational culture needs, the need to
interfare with other systems, and performance
issues, such us response time . However, organizations
find ways to satisfy many needs with off-the-shelf
software as well.

3. Sample Software Evaluation Form
Factor What to Look For Score
• Fitness for purpose • Try to maximize the number of needs satisfied. _______
• Ease of learning to use • The shorter of the learning time, the better. _______
• Ease of use • The easier a program is to use, the better.
• Try to minimize the numbver of commands that
need to memorized. _______
• Compatibility with • Try to maximize compatibility with related
other software related software. _______
• Reputation of vendor • Use professional contacts and references to
gather background information on the vendor.
• Be sure the vendor can deliver what is promises.
• Be sure the vendor stands by its pricing. _______
• Availability and quality • Ask references about their experience. _______
of telephone and • Look for knowledgeable staff on Web and
online aupport. phone support. _______
• Networking • Try to maximize ability of many computers
to share the software. _______
• Cost • Seek detailed pricing information.
• Seek the best price, while maintaining quality
and performance.
• Consider the total cost of ownership: annual license
fees, support cost, and other cost associated with
use of the software. _______

5. Types of Software Packages
Word Processors
Word processing is usually what leads people to using a computer for their work.
Word processors will normally have the following capabilities built into them:
Spell checking
Standard layouts for normal documents
Have some characters appear in bold print, italics, or underlined
Center lines, make text line up on the left side of the paper, or the right side of the paper
Save the document so it can be used again
print the document.
Two of the most common word processing programs are:
Microsoft Word OpenOffice.Org

6. Spreadsheets
The spreadsheet packages are designed to use numbers and formulas to do
calculations with ease. Examples of spreadsheets include:
Budgets
Payrolls
Grade Calculations
Address Lists
The most commonly used spreadsheet programs are:
Microsoft Excel Lotus 123

7. Data Bases
Database programs are designed for these types of applications:
Membership lists
Student lists
Grade reports
Instructor schedules
All of these have to be maintained so you can find what you need quickly and accurately.
Some of the most commonly used database programs are:
Microsoft Access dBASE

8. Graphic Presentations
The presentation programs can make giving presentations and using overheads easier. Other uses
include:
Slide Shows
Repeating Computer Presentations on a computer monitor
Using Sound and animation in slide shows
The most recognized graphic presentation programs are:
Microsoft PowerPoint OpenOffice Impress

9. Web Browsers
Web Browsers provide an easy to surf the Internet.
Use search engines to find people, places, and things world-wide.
Create your own web page to tell the world about you and your job.
Advertise your company and special activities.
To date, no other planet has placed web pages on the web – but nothing should surprise you!
The two most popular web browsers are:
Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Internet Explorer

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