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Unit 8Applications Programs

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Prince Norah bint Abdul Rahman University

College of Computer Since and Information System

NET201

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IntroductionSoftware = programs + data

Sets of computer instructions written in a computer language

It is input, processed and

output by a computer

system

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Programs that allow the user to do various types of work on a computer such as wordprocessors and databases are called Applications programs .

A set of related applications programs is referred to as a package or a suite.

Applications Programs

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Common applications programs include: Wordprocessors:

for creating and editing texts Spreadsheets:

for performing calculations using formulas Databases:

for storing data so that it can be easily searched and sorted

Graphics: for drawing

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Games: for playing fast action games

Accounts: for keeping business accounts

Payroll: for calculating salaries

Presentation program: for creating multimedia slide shows

Email: for sending electronic mail messages

PIM (personal information manager): for keeping track of appointments, address book, task list,

etc…

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DTP (desktop publishing program): for creating publications to be printed by a professional printer. Example:

LaTeX, an advanced typesetting system, designed for authors who want professional output with a minimum of effort and without becoming specialists in typesetting.

Small business tools: for performing various business tasks.

Website editor: for creating and editing webpages Example: FrontPage

Image editor: for editing graphic images Example: Photoshop

Developer tools: for writing programs to add features to existing applications and creating

integrated program systems NetBeans, M. Visual studio, Eclipse, etc.

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Some applications programs, such as wordprocessors, spreadsheets and databases, are commonly referred to as office programs because they are commonly used in a typical office.

Office packages or suites such as Ms Office are sets of interrelated office programs.

Different versions of office suites are usually available containing different combinations of programs.

Applications Programs: Office Programs

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Mailmerging is a useful feature found in most office suites that combines a database with a word processor document to automatically produce a copy of a standard letter for each record in the database.

Applications Programs:Mailmerging

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Patient Browser program(GPASS) It is a type of database for sorting and searching

patient records.Games consoles

are specialized computers designed for playing games such Ms Xbox, Nintendo DS and Sony playstation, are available for playing a variety of computer games.

ASP (application service provider) rents applications to users instead of buying software,

the user pays for using applications as and when they need them.

Applications Programs:

The ASP provides the software, manages the hardware and provides storage space, security controls and the physical links to customers.

The ASP normally leases storage space for programs and data from data centers which are facilities for storing large amounts of information owned by data storage specialists.

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Applications Programs:Application Service Provider

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The user is provided with remote access across a communications network to a wide variety of programs including: Generic applications such as email and office

suites, high-end (advanced) packages including large, complex business applications such as enterprise resource planning tools e.g. SAP

Business services, such as payroll and accounting systems

Expensive specialist tools e-commerce (buying and selling on the

Internet)resources.

Applications ProgramsApplication Service Provider

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1) This gives the user more flexibility2) Saves them having to install and

maintain programs, upgrade (install newer versions of programs), deal with viruses (programs that can reproduce themselves and are written with the purpose of causing damage or causing a computer to behave in an unusual way) and manage email systems.

Advantages of ASP

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1) The need for a broadband (high bandwidth i.e. a connection with a high signal capacity) network connection or a leased line ( a cable connection that is rented for use in a communications system)

2) Dependence on the ASP to provide a secure, reliable, rapidly available service.

Disadvantages of ASP

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A. WordprocessingB. SpreadsheetC. DatabaseD. GraphicsE. Game

Unit 8: Applications ProgramsStarter 1

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Do it orally

Unit 8: Applications ProgramsStarter 3

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Do it orally

Unit 8: Applications ProgramsReading 4

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We make simple instructions using the infinitive:

Click on the appropriate tab.Enter the search criteria.

We can add an explanation using To-infinitive or by + -ingClick on the find button to start the search.Start the search by clicking on the find button.

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We can put the instructions in order using sequence words:

First click on the appropriate tabThen enter the selection criteriaFinally click on the find button

We can link two instructions and emphasize their order:

Once the selection criteria have been entered, click on the find button.

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1) Select the personal tab2) Enter Smith in ‘Surname’3) Enter 16 in ‘Age from’ and 50 in ‘to’4) Select Male5) Select the registration tab6) Choose doctors Warner and Roberts7) Click on find

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1) First enter the search criteria by clicking on the personal tab

2) To find the Green family, enter Green in the Surname box

3) Ensure both male and female members of the family are found by clicking either

4) Next/then/after that select the address tab5) Having selected the address tab, enter the postcode6) Next/then/after that choose the registration tab7) Once the registration tab has been chosen, select all

doctors8) Finally, click on find to start the search process.

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1) Standard2) Standard3) Developer4) Small business edition5) Premium6) Professional7) Premium8) Professional

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1) B2) Provides remote access software, manages

required hardware3) They lease space from data storage specialists4) A. Office suite applicationsB. Email serversC. Enterprise resource planning toolsD. Payroll and accounting systemsE. Specialist toolsF. E-commerce software

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5) Tools are too expensive for a small business to purchase

6) E-commerce

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Writing 11, page 57Specialist reading part B, page 59

Unit 8: Applications ProgramsAssignment