1. Presented by
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