The document discusses different types of software. It defines system software as operating systems that manage hardware resources and enable application software to function. Application software is designed for specific tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, web browsing, and presentations. Application software depends on system software and comes in tailor-made, general purpose, and application package categories. Common examples of application software are described, including their main features and purposes.

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M. Pirthee
R. Poorun

2.  Understanding Software
 Software
 Application Software
 Application Software
 Types and Category
 Examples of application Software
 Summary
 References

4.  A software is the general name given to all the
programs that run on a computer.
 There are two main Category of software;
 Systems Software (Operating System - OS).
 Applications Software.
 All the applications software run Software
on an OS platform for all Software
interaction with the hardware.
Hardware
Operating
Software
System

5.  Also known as an Application
 It is designed to help users with singular or multiple
specific tasks.
 Examples:
 Office documentation processing software
 Web Brower
 Media Player
 Note – for different OS there are different application packages

6.  An OS is a platform/program mounted on a
computer that helps;
 Executing commands more efficiently,
 Allowing memory allocation,
 Hardware management,
 Devices synchronization,
 Acts as an intermediary between inputs, processing and
output
 Examples of OS: Windows OS, Mac OS and Linux

7.  An application software is an add-on to the
OS, consisting of special instructions to solve a task.
 Example the calculator which has special functions
 Applications software comes in 3 main categories:
 Tailor-made Software
 General Purpose Software
 Application Packages/ Suite

8. Operating System Application Software
 The Basic software that is installed  An end-user interface software –
on a computer user can direct input desired
 Make the synchronization between function
different hardware  Used to solve daily tasks
 Provides services and allocates  Requires the resources allocated by
resources for end-user usage the OS to perform its calculation
 Help managing the computer  For different OS there are different
system applications software

10.  It is custom designed software for companies to
facilitate their data processing and accessing.
 This type of software is usually very expensive.
 Examples:
 Business Management software
 Academic Lab software
 Industrial Automation software
 Cybercafé Administrating software

11.  Many applications are developed that targets the
mass market and are used in many different ways
by different users.
 Common Examples
 Word Processer
 Media Player
 Discs Burner
 Web Brower

12.  It is simply a collection of software used to solve
related tasks.
 Example:
 Microsoft Office Package
 Used for office documentation processing
purposes.
 Adobe Premium Suite
 Used for multiple imaging effects and editing
purposes.

13. Tailor-made General Purpose
 Designed and written according  Can be used to manipulate text,
the customers’ needs. images, facts or a combination of
 Mostly used in large companies these elements for different
whereby there are large data flow. outcome.
 Involves custom and highly secured  Elements can be interchanged
protocol structure for protecting among application within a
crucial information. package

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15. A word processor is an application software used mostly for documentation
purposes, such as composition, letter writing, editing, formatting and printing.
Some features:
 Annotation
 Background
 Borders and Shadings
 Bullets and Numbering
 Font Case
 Font Specification
 Headers, Footers and page
numbering
 Language translation

16. Open Office Writer KWord

17. A spreadsheet is an application software used mostly as a simulation of a table or
records whereby a user can enter alphanumerical values and manipulate them using
formulae.
Some features:
Worksheet area
Values
Labels
Formulae
Functions
What-if analysis
Recalculation
Graphs and Charts
Dynamic File Links

18. KSpread Microsoft Excel

19. Presentation software ( sometimes called presentation graphics) is a type of application
program used to create sequences of words, graphics and visuals that tell a story or
help support a speech or public presentation of information.
Some features:
 Slide shows
 Charts and graphics
presentation
 Multimedia elements
 Slide design
 3D environment
 Content animations

20. Adobe Pursuasion Corel Presentation

21. A web Browser is an interactive application that allow the user to surf the internet and
visit webpages, check his email through a simple interface while having background
protocol processing.
Some features:
 supports a wide range of
languages
 Can bookmark webpages and
information
 Interactive supports
 Supports various media
 History of last visits

22. Safari Browser
Opera Browser

23.  There are two types of software
 System Software
 Application Software
 Application software depends on services and
resources provided by system software
 For different OS there are different applications
running

24.  Applications come in two category
 Tailor Made/ Custom designed
 General Purpose
 Some examples of applications
 Word processor
 Spreadsheets
 Web browser
 Presentation software

25.  Books
 Intro to Information Technology (CSE 1010e UoM)
 Chapter 7
 Information Systems For You, S. Doyle, 2001
 Chapter 5
 Web Pages
 The importance of computer software
 http://www.thetechfaq.com/2009/04/24/the-importance-of-computer-software-and-what-it-is/
 Application Software, classification
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_software
 Google image search engine