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Professor Michael J. LosaccoCIS 1110 – Using Computers
Application SoftwareChapter 3
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Overview
Identify Application Software Categories
Differentiate Software Distribution Types
Identify Key Features of Popular Software
Discuss Web Applications
Describe Learning Aids for Software
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Application Software
Make Users More Productive
Assist with Personal Tasks
Categories
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Software Distribution
Licensed
Customized
Shareware
Distributed Free for Trial Period
Warez
Web Application
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Software Distribution
FreewareCopyrighted
Free of Charge
Open SourceCollaborative Effort
Free of Charge
Public-DomainFreeware Donated for Public Use
No Copyright Restrictions
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Compatibility
UpgradeVersion
Major
ReleaseMinor
Downward CompatibleData Can be Used by Older Version
Upward CompatibleOld Data Can be Used by Newer Version
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Business
Word Processing
Create & Manipulate Documents
Contain Text & Graphics
Clip Art
Collection of
Drawings
Diagrams
Photographs
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Business
Spreadsheets
Organizes Data in Rows & Columns
Performs Calculations
Recalculates When Data Changes
Creates Charts
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Business
Database
Organizes Large Amounts of Data
Create, Access, & Manage Data
Extract Specific Information
Create Reports
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Business
Presentations
AKA Slide Show
Communicate Ideas & Messages to Group
Sales
Education
Special Effects
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Business
Note Taking
Enables Users to Enter
Typed Text
Handwritten Comments
Drawings
Sketches
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Business
PIM (Personal Information Manager)
Appointment Calendar
Address Book
ToDo List
Other Features
Synchronization
Organize Info on Both Desktop & Phone
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Business
Software Suite
Applications Bundled Together as a Unit
Less Expensive Than Separate Purchases
Work Well Together
Share Common Features
Microsoft Office
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Business
Project Management
Plan
Schedule
Track
Analyze
Events
Resources
Costs
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Business
Accounting
Record & Report Financial Transactions
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Payroll
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Business
Document Management
Document
Sharing
Distribution
Searching
Converted to Format to be Viewed by Any User
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Graphics & Multimedia
CAD (Computer-aided Design)
Engineering
Architectural
Scientific Design
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Graphics & Multimedia
Desktop Publishing
Precise Layout Control
Type Sizes
Spacing
Letters
Words
Lines
Color
PMS
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Graphics & Multimedia
Paint / Image Editing
Create & Modify Graphical Images
Painting Tools
Brushes
Pens
Pastel & Oil Paints
Layering Tools
Masking Tools
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Graphics & Multimedia
Audio / Video Editing
Modify a Segment
AKA Clip
Fade
Zoom
Splice
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Graphics & Multimedia
Multimedia Authoring
Interactive Presentation
Combines
Text
Graphics
Audio
Video
Animation
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Graphics & Multimedia
Web DesignCreate Web Pages
Without Using a Programming Language
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Home / Personal / Educational
Personal Finance
Legal
Tax Preparation
Home Design / Landscaping
Travel & Mapping
Reference
Educational
Entertainment
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Communications
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Web Applications
Software That Runs Over Internet
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Learning Tools
Online Help
Electronic Equivalent of User Manual
Ask Question
Topics in Subject Order
Topics in Alphabetical Order
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Learning Tools
Web-based Help
Site Linked from Online Help
Provides
Updates
More Resources
FAQ Pages
Chat Rooms to Converse with Tech Support
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Learning Tools
Web-based Training
Instruction on the Web
Self-directed
Self-paced
Distance Learning
Delivery of Education at One Location
Learning Takes Place at Other Locations