This document discusses different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, and software for home, personal, and educational use. It describes various software within each category such as word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, database programs, and presentation software for business. It also covers communication software, web applications, and learning tools to help users interact with application software.
The document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, and software for communications. It provides examples of specific applications within each category and describes their key features and functions. The document also covers how application software interacts with the operating system and utility programs, as well as learning tools available for application software training.
This document provides an overview and objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World. It discusses different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, and software for home, personal, and educational use. It also covers web applications, communication software, and learning tools to help users interact with various application programs.
The document discusses application software, describing four categories including business, graphics/multimedia, home/personal/educational, and communications software. It provides examples of widely used programs for tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, photo editing, and more. The document also covers web applications, learning tools for software including online help and web-based training, and concludes with an overview of application software categories and resources for learning about software.
The document is from a 2010 edition of a textbook called "Discovering Computers Fundamentals" and describes different types of application software. It discusses business software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. It also covers graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, and learning tools for application software. The chapter provides an overview of key features and functions of different application software categories.
This document provides an overview and objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2012, which covers application software. It summarizes different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, web applications, and software for communications. It also describes how application software works with the operating system and discusses learning tools available for application software.
This document provides an overview and objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2012. It summarizes the different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, and software for communications. It also describes how application software works with the operating system and discusses learning tools available for application software.
This document discusses different types of application software, including business software like word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. It also covers graphics and multimedia software, as well as software for personal, home, and educational use. Web applications that can be accessed online are described. The document concludes with a discussion of tools for learning about application software, such as online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
The document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, web applications, and software for communications. Business software includes programs for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, note taking, and accounting. Graphics software allows creating and editing images, while multimedia software works with audio and video. Web applications allow accessing and interacting with software through a web browser. Communication software facilitates email, instant messaging, video/voice calls, and sharing content online.
The document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, and software for communications. It provides examples of specific applications within each category and describes their key features and functions. The document also covers how application software interacts with the operating system and utility programs, as well as learning tools available for application software training.
This document provides an overview and objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World. It discusses different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, and software for home, personal, and educational use. It also covers web applications, communication software, and learning tools to help users interact with various application programs.
The document discusses application software, describing four categories including business, graphics/multimedia, home/personal/educational, and communications software. It provides examples of widely used programs for tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, photo editing, and more. The document also covers web applications, learning tools for software including online help and web-based training, and concludes with an overview of application software categories and resources for learning about software.
The document is from a 2010 edition of a textbook called "Discovering Computers Fundamentals" and describes different types of application software. It discusses business software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. It also covers graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, and learning tools for application software. The chapter provides an overview of key features and functions of different application software categories.
This document provides an overview and objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2012, which covers application software. It summarizes different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, web applications, and software for communications. It also describes how application software works with the operating system and discusses learning tools available for application software.
This document provides an overview and objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2012. It summarizes the different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, and software for communications. It also describes how application software works with the operating system and discusses learning tools available for application software.
This document discusses different types of application software, including business software like word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. It also covers graphics and multimedia software, as well as software for personal, home, and educational use. Web applications that can be accessed online are described. The document concludes with a discussion of tools for learning about application software, such as online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
The document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, web applications, and software for communications. Business software includes programs for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, note taking, and accounting. Graphics software allows creating and editing images, while multimedia software works with audio and video. Web applications allow accessing and interacting with software through a web browser. Communication software facilitates email, instant messaging, video/voice calls, and sharing content online.
This document discusses application software, providing an overview of different types including business software, graphics and multimedia software, home/personal/educational software, web applications, and communications software. It also describes how application software interacts with the operating system and discusses various learning tools available for application software.
This document provides an overview of different types of application software, including:
- Business software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Graphics and multimedia software like CAD, desktop publishing, photo/video editing, and web authoring software.
- Software for home, personal, and educational use including finance, design, reference, and entertainment applications.
- Web applications that allow users to access software from any Internet-connected device.
- Application software for communications including web browsers, email, messaging, and conferencing tools.
- Learning tools for application software like online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
This document provides an overview of different types of application software, including:
- Business software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Graphics and multimedia software like CAD, desktop publishing, photo/video editing, and web authoring software.
- Software for home, personal, and educational use including finance, design, reference, and entertainment applications.
- Web applications that allow users to access software from any Internet-connected device.
- Application software for communications including web browsers, email, messaging, and conferencing tools.
- Learning tools for application software like online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
The document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, and software for home, personal, and educational use. It describes common applications like word processing software, spreadsheet software, and presentation software. It also covers how software is distributed, such as through packaged, custom, open source, shareware, and freeware models. Learning tools for application software include online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
This document discusses application software and provides an overview of different types. It describes four categories of application software: business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, and communications software. For each category, key features and examples of widely used programs are identified. The document also discusses web applications, learning tools for application software like online help, and how to start and interact with different application software programs.
This document provides an overview and summary of Chapter 3 from the book "Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010". The chapter discusses application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, home/personal/educational software, web applications, and communication software. It also covers learning tools available for application software, such as online help, web-based training, and distance learning.
This document provides an overview of application software. It defines application software and discusses the different forms it can take, such as packaged software, custom software, web applications, and open source software. It also describes how operating systems and utility programs work with application software. Examples are provided of widely used types of business software, graphics and multimedia software, and home/personal/educational software. Web applications and software for communications are also discussed. The document concludes by describing learning tools available for application software, such as online help and web-based training.
Chapter 3 discusses various types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, communications software, and web-based software. It also covers how software is distributed, how to use application software, and learning aids and support tools available for application programs.
Lecture-3: Operating System & Application SoftwaresMubashir Ali
The document discusses different types of system and application software. It provides definitions of operating systems and their common functions like booting, user interface, memory management, and utilities. It also describes different categories of application software for business, graphics, and home/personal use. Examples of specific software in these categories and their key features are outlined.
This document provides an overview of different types of application software. It discusses categories of application software like business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, and communications software. It also covers topics like how software is distributed, how to use application software, features of popular programs, and advantages of web-based software.
Application software includes programs for personal productivity, education, communications, business, graphics, and multimedia. It is distributed through various methods like packaged software, web-based software, open source software, and shareware. Popular application software includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and personal information manager programs for business, as well as graphics, photo, and multimedia programs. Web-based applications and utility programs are also widely used. Learning aids like online help, web-based help, and web-based training support users of application software.
The document discusses different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, and software for home and personal use. It describes common applications like word processing software, spreadsheet software, and presentation software. It also covers web applications, communication software, and learning tools to help users learn how to use different applications.
Application software programs are designed to help users be more productive. There are different types of application software including packaged, custom, open source, shareware, and freeware. System software serves as the interface between users, application software, and computer hardware. Business software includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project management, and accounting programs. Graphics and multimedia software encompasses CAD, desktop publishing, image editing, video/audio editing, and web authoring programs. Communication software facilitates instant messaging, newsgroups, FTP, video/audio conferencing, web browsers, and email.
The document discusses various types of application software, including business software like word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. It also covers graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, communications software, and learning tools for application software. Specific examples are provided and figures illustrate features and uses of different application programs.
This document discusses different types of application software and how they are used. It describes four main categories of application software: business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, and software for communications. Within each category, key software programs are identified and their main functions outlined. The document also discusses different software licensing models, web applications, and learning tools available to help users learn application software.
The document discusses various types of computer applications and software. It defines an application as any program designed for end users. Examples provided include word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, and database programs. It also discusses mobile apps and how they are designed for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Popular mobile apps are described as those for social networking, games, music and videos. The document provides overviews of different types of software like word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, graphics software, desktop publishing software, and more.
This document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphic and multimedia software, and software for home, personal, and educational use. It provides examples of various application software such as word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, presentation software, personal information manager software, and accounting software. It also describes different categories of programming languages like procedural languages, object-oriented languages, and other languages.
The document discusses application software and its various categories and forms. It identifies four categories of application software: 1) software for business activities, 2) graphics and multimedia software, 3) software for home, personal, and educational use, and 4) software for communications. Application software is available in several forms including packaged software, custom software, web applications, open source software, shareware, freeware, and public domain software. The document also describes various types of business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home use, and communications software. It discusses learning aids for application software such as online and web-based help.
This document discusses different types of software. It describes system software, which includes operating systems and utilities, and its role in enabling computers and devices to function. Application software is discussed as programs that allow users to perform tasks like creating documents or editing images. Examples of application software categories include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, graphics programs, and more. The document also provides examples of areas where computers are commonly used, such as commercial applications, education, broadcasting, banking, transportation, and more.
This document summarizes Chapter 4 of the book "Discovering Computers", which discusses different types of programs and applications. It describes how operating systems interact with apps and hardware, and categorizes common programs into productivity applications, graphics and media software, personal interest applications, communications applications, security tools, and file/disk management tools. Key features of each category are defined along with examples like word processors, spreadsheets, databases, antivirus software, backup tools and more.
The document discusses systems biology, which takes a holistic approach to analyzing complex biological systems through computational and mathematical modeling. It focuses on interactions within biological systems. The Human Genome Project is provided as an example of applying systems thinking in genetics, which has led to new collaborative ways of studying problems in biology. Systems biology aims to model and discover emergent properties of cells, tissues and organisms functioning as a system, using techniques like modeling metabolic and cell signaling networks. An example is provided of how physics and biology can work together through NASA's Twins Study, which looked at the effects of space travel by comparing identical twin astronauts, one who spent a year in space and one who remained on Earth.
This document discusses data types in computer programming. It introduces basic data types like integers, floats, doubles, booleans, characters, and strings. Integers can store whole numbers between -2 billion to 2 billion and come in different variations like short, long, unsigned. Floats and doubles store fractional numbers, with floats having 7 decimal precision and doubles having 15. Booleans store true/false values and characters single letters/numbers. The document also assigns homework to list the byte size and value ranges for the data types covered.
This document discusses application software, providing an overview of different types including business software, graphics and multimedia software, home/personal/educational software, web applications, and communications software. It also describes how application software interacts with the operating system and discusses various learning tools available for application software.
This document provides an overview of different types of application software, including:
- Business software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Graphics and multimedia software like CAD, desktop publishing, photo/video editing, and web authoring software.
- Software for home, personal, and educational use including finance, design, reference, and entertainment applications.
- Web applications that allow users to access software from any Internet-connected device.
- Application software for communications including web browsers, email, messaging, and conferencing tools.
- Learning tools for application software like online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
This document provides an overview of different types of application software, including:
- Business software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Graphics and multimedia software like CAD, desktop publishing, photo/video editing, and web authoring software.
- Software for home, personal, and educational use including finance, design, reference, and entertainment applications.
- Web applications that allow users to access software from any Internet-connected device.
- Application software for communications including web browsers, email, messaging, and conferencing tools.
- Learning tools for application software like online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
The document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, and software for home, personal, and educational use. It describes common applications like word processing software, spreadsheet software, and presentation software. It also covers how software is distributed, such as through packaged, custom, open source, shareware, and freeware models. Learning tools for application software include online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
This document discusses application software and provides an overview of different types. It describes four categories of application software: business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, and communications software. For each category, key features and examples of widely used programs are identified. The document also discusses web applications, learning tools for application software like online help, and how to start and interact with different application software programs.
This document provides an overview and summary of Chapter 3 from the book "Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010". The chapter discusses application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, home/personal/educational software, web applications, and communication software. It also covers learning tools available for application software, such as online help, web-based training, and distance learning.
This document provides an overview of application software. It defines application software and discusses the different forms it can take, such as packaged software, custom software, web applications, and open source software. It also describes how operating systems and utility programs work with application software. Examples are provided of widely used types of business software, graphics and multimedia software, and home/personal/educational software. Web applications and software for communications are also discussed. The document concludes by describing learning tools available for application software, such as online help and web-based training.
Chapter 3 discusses various types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, communications software, and web-based software. It also covers how software is distributed, how to use application software, and learning aids and support tools available for application programs.
Lecture-3: Operating System & Application SoftwaresMubashir Ali
The document discusses different types of system and application software. It provides definitions of operating systems and their common functions like booting, user interface, memory management, and utilities. It also describes different categories of application software for business, graphics, and home/personal use. Examples of specific software in these categories and their key features are outlined.
This document provides an overview of different types of application software. It discusses categories of application software like business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, and communications software. It also covers topics like how software is distributed, how to use application software, features of popular programs, and advantages of web-based software.
Application software includes programs for personal productivity, education, communications, business, graphics, and multimedia. It is distributed through various methods like packaged software, web-based software, open source software, and shareware. Popular application software includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and personal information manager programs for business, as well as graphics, photo, and multimedia programs. Web-based applications and utility programs are also widely used. Learning aids like online help, web-based help, and web-based training support users of application software.
The document discusses different types of application software including business software, graphics and multimedia software, and software for home and personal use. It describes common applications like word processing software, spreadsheet software, and presentation software. It also covers web applications, communication software, and learning tools to help users learn how to use different applications.
Application software programs are designed to help users be more productive. There are different types of application software including packaged, custom, open source, shareware, and freeware. System software serves as the interface between users, application software, and computer hardware. Business software includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project management, and accounting programs. Graphics and multimedia software encompasses CAD, desktop publishing, image editing, video/audio editing, and web authoring programs. Communication software facilitates instant messaging, newsgroups, FTP, video/audio conferencing, web browsers, and email.
The document discusses various types of application software, including business software like word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. It also covers graphics and multimedia software, software for home and personal use, web applications, communications software, and learning tools for application software. Specific examples are provided and figures illustrate features and uses of different application programs.
This document discusses different types of application software and how they are used. It describes four main categories of application software: business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, and software for communications. Within each category, key software programs are identified and their main functions outlined. The document also discusses different software licensing models, web applications, and learning tools available to help users learn application software.
The document discusses various types of computer applications and software. It defines an application as any program designed for end users. Examples provided include word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, and database programs. It also discusses mobile apps and how they are designed for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Popular mobile apps are described as those for social networking, games, music and videos. The document provides overviews of different types of software like word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, graphics software, desktop publishing software, and more.
This document discusses different types of application software, including business software, graphic and multimedia software, and software for home, personal, and educational use. It provides examples of various application software such as word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, presentation software, personal information manager software, and accounting software. It also describes different categories of programming languages like procedural languages, object-oriented languages, and other languages.
The document discusses application software and its various categories and forms. It identifies four categories of application software: 1) software for business activities, 2) graphics and multimedia software, 3) software for home, personal, and educational use, and 4) software for communications. Application software is available in several forms including packaged software, custom software, web applications, open source software, shareware, freeware, and public domain software. The document also describes various types of business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home use, and communications software. It discusses learning aids for application software such as online and web-based help.
This document discusses different types of software. It describes system software, which includes operating systems and utilities, and its role in enabling computers and devices to function. Application software is discussed as programs that allow users to perform tasks like creating documents or editing images. Examples of application software categories include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, graphics programs, and more. The document also provides examples of areas where computers are commonly used, such as commercial applications, education, broadcasting, banking, transportation, and more.
This document summarizes Chapter 4 of the book "Discovering Computers", which discusses different types of programs and applications. It describes how operating systems interact with apps and hardware, and categorizes common programs into productivity applications, graphics and media software, personal interest applications, communications applications, security tools, and file/disk management tools. Key features of each category are defined along with examples like word processors, spreadsheets, databases, antivirus software, backup tools and more.
The document discusses systems biology, which takes a holistic approach to analyzing complex biological systems through computational and mathematical modeling. It focuses on interactions within biological systems. The Human Genome Project is provided as an example of applying systems thinking in genetics, which has led to new collaborative ways of studying problems in biology. Systems biology aims to model and discover emergent properties of cells, tissues and organisms functioning as a system, using techniques like modeling metabolic and cell signaling networks. An example is provided of how physics and biology can work together through NASA's Twins Study, which looked at the effects of space travel by comparing identical twin astronauts, one who spent a year in space and one who remained on Earth.
This document discusses data types in computer programming. It introduces basic data types like integers, floats, doubles, booleans, characters, and strings. Integers can store whole numbers between -2 billion to 2 billion and come in different variations like short, long, unsigned. Floats and doubles store fractional numbers, with floats having 7 decimal precision and doubles having 15. Booleans store true/false values and characters single letters/numbers. The document also assigns homework to list the byte size and value ranges for the data types covered.
This document provides an introduction to a computer science course titled "Introduction to Computers and Programming (CSC241)" taught by Muhammad Raza Ul Islam. It covers using the vi text editor to find and replace text within a file. The document concludes by thanking the reader.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the Internet and World Wide Web. It describes how ARPANET was developed in 1969 to allow scientists to share information. Over time, ARPANET expanded and evolved into the Internet we know today, with hundreds of millions of devices connected worldwide. The World Wide Web was created in the 1990s and allows users to access multimedia web pages via browsers. The document provides an overview of common Internet technologies and applications such as email, instant messaging, file sharing, and e-commerce.
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This document provides an overview of edge computing, including its evolution, driving factors, architectures, applications, trends, challenges, and device management. Edge computing aims to process data closer to where it is generated in order to reduce latency and bandwidth usage. The document outlines architectures like fog computing, cloudlet computing, and multi-access edge computing. It also discusses embedded hardware platforms, applications, and presents challenges of edge computing such as network bandwidth, security, and device management.
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How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
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2. Application Software
• Application software consists of programs
designed to make users more productive and/or
assist with personal tasks
– To make business activities more efficient
– To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
– To support home, personal, and educational tasks
– To facilitate communications
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4. Application Software
• Available in a variety of forms:
– Packaged Software
– Custom Software
– Web Application
– Open Source Software
– Shareware
– Freeware
– Public-domain Software
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5. Application Software
• System software serves as the interface between
the user, the application software, and the
computer’s hardware
– Utility programs
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6. Business Software
• Business software is application software that
assists people while performing business activities
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Processing
Spreadsheet Database Presentation
Note taking
Personal
information
manager
Business
software for
phones
Business
software
suites
Project
management
Accounting
Document
management
Enterprise
computing
software
7. Business Software
• Word processing
software allows users
to create and
manipulate documents
• Clip art is a collection of
electronic drawings,
photos, and other
images
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8. Business Software
• Additional word processing features include
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AutoCorrect AutoFormat Collaboration Columns
Grammar
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Tracking
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Voice
Recognition
Web Page
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9. Business Software
• Developing a document
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• Enter text and
numbers
• Insert images
• Perform other tasks
Create a
document
• Make changes to
existing content
• Inserting, deleting,
cutting, copying, and
pasting
Edit a
document • Change appearance
• Font
• Font size
Format a
document
10. Business Software
• Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in
rows and columns and perform calculations
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11. Business Software
• A function is a predefined formula that performs
common calculations
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NOW TIME ABS INT LN LOG
ROUND SQRT SUM AVERAGE COUNT MAX
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• Charting depicts data in a spreadsheet in
graphical form
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13. Business Software
• A database is a collection of data organized in a manner
that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
– Database software allows users to create, access, and manage
a database
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14. Business Software
• Presentation software
allows users to create
visual aids for
presentations to
communicate ideas,
messages, and other
information to a group
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15. Business Software
• Note taking software is application software that
enables users to enter typed text, handwritten
comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a
page
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16. Business Software
• A software suite is a collection of individual
programs available together as a unit
• A personal information manager (PIM) is
application software that includes
– Appointment Calendar
– Address Book
– Notepad
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17. Business Software
• Scaled down versions of software are available to
work with smart phones and other mobile devices
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18. Business Software
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• Project management software allows a user to plan, schedule,
track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project
• Accounting software helps companies record and report their
financial transactions
• Document management software provides a means for sharing,
distributing, and searching through documents by converting them
into a format that can be viewed by any user
19. Business Software
• Enterprises typically require special computing
solutions for various functional units
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Human
resources
Accounting Engineering Manufacturing
Marketing Sales Distribution
Customer
service
Information
technology
20. Graphics and Multimedia Software
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21. Graphics and Multimedia Software
Computer-aided
design (CAD) software
Desktop publishing
software
Paint/Image editing
software
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22. Graphics and Multimedia Software
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Professional photo
editing software
Video and audio editing
software
Multimedia authoring
software
23. Graphics and Multimedia Software
• Web page authoring software helps users of all
skill levels create Web pages that include
multimedia and interactive content
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24. Software for Home, Personal, and
Educational Use
Personal finance
software
Legal software
Tax preparation
software
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25. Software for Home, Personal, and
Educational Use
Personal DTP
software
Personal paint/image
editing software
Personal photo
editing software
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26. Software for Home, Personal, and
Educational Use
Clip art/image gallery
Video and audio editing
software
Home design/landscaping
software
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27. Software for Home, Personal, and
Educational Use
Travel and mapping software
Reference software
Educational software
Entertainment software
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28. Web Applications
• A Web application is a
Web site that allows
users to access and
interact with software
from any computer or
device that is connected
to the Internet
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30. Application Software for Communications
Web Browser E-Mail Instant Messaging Chat Room
Text, Picture, Video
Messaging
RSS Aggregator Blogging
Newsgroup/Message
Board
FTP VoIP Video Conferencing
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31. Learning Tools for Application Software
• Online Help is the
electronic equivalent of
a user manual
• You can ask a question
or access the Help
topics in subject or
alphabetical order
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32. Learning Tools for Application Software
• Web-based Help provides updates and more
comprehensive resources to respond to technical
issues about software
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33. Learning Tools for Application Software
• Web-based training is a
type of CBT that uses
Internet technology and
consists of application
software on the Web
• Distance learning (DL)
is the delivery of
education at one
location while the
learning takes place at
other locations
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34. Summary
How to start and interact
with application software
Overview of a variety of
business software, graphics
and multimedia software,
and
home/personal/educational
software
Web applications and
application software for
communications
Learning tools for
application software and
Web-based training
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