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• Definition
• Categories
Software
• A.k.a program
• A set of step-by-step instructions that directs the
computer to do the required tasks and produce the
desired result
• 3 types of software
o Operating system
Manages the computer hardware for other computer programs
Interacts directly with the computer
E.g. Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OSX
o Utility software
Assist operating system in file management tasks
E.g. anti-virus software, disk-scan and editors
o Application Software
E.g. text processors, spreadsheets, graphic software, database
management software, etc.
Application Software
• Packaged software
o A.k.a commercial software
o Software that is packaged in a container (box
or folder) and is sold in stores or catalogs
o May contain one or more disks containing the
software
o Some are available for downloading on the
internet (for a fee, of course)
o Documentation is sometimes included
Documentation = user manual/user guide.
Application Software (cont.)
• Open-source Software
o A variation of freeware
o A software that is freely distributed in a format
that enables computer programmers to make
changes to it
The source code is available and programmers
can understand how it works and modify it
If there’s a bug, it can be fixed faster
Most commonly run under Linux OS.
Application Software (cont.)
• Shareware
o Freely distributed but only for a trial period
After the trial period ends, if you want to continue
to use it, you have to pay a nominal fee to register
it with the author
Incentives are usually added by the authors such
as free documentation, supports and/or updates to
encourage people to register.
Application Software (cont.)
• Software piracy?
o The making of illegal copies of commercial
software
o Punishable under the law.
Application Software (cont.)
• SOHO
o Abbr. for small office/home office
o A software designed for small businesses.
Task-oriented Software
• Word processing
• Desktop publishing
• Electronic spreadsheets
• Database management
• Graphics
• Communications
• Personal information managers
• Office suites
Task-oriented Software (cont.)
• Electronic spreadsheets
o A software made up of columns and rows of
numbers, automatically recalculates the results
when a number is changed
o Enable users to try various combinations of
“what if?...” numbers and obtain the results
quickly
Task-Oriented Software (cont.)
• Database management software
o Manages a collection of interrelated facts
o Able to store, update, manipulate, retrieve, report the
data in a variety of view
o Also able to print it in as many forms.
• Graphics software
o Enable users to manipulate images
o Presentation graphics software: able to produce
graphs, maps and charts and can help people
compare data, spot trends more easily and make
decision more quickly.
Task-Oriented Software (cont.)
• Communications software
o Enable computers to communicate with each
other via phone lines or other means
• Personal information Manager (PIM)
o A program that typically include and
appointment calendar, address book, task
manager, notepad and calculator.
Task-Oriented Software (cont.)
• Office Suites
o A group of basic software applications
designed to work together
o Typical suite application is mail merge.
o Integrated application combines basic word
processing, spreadsheet, and graphics
capabilities in a single program.
Discussion
In pairs,
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