Chapter 3

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Software For Systems.

Objectives :~

*Identify the four categories of application software
*Differentiate among the seven forms through which software is available
*Explain how the operating system and utility programs work with application software
*Describe characteristics of a user interface

*Identify the key features of widely used business programs

*Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs

*Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs

*Discuss the advantages of and ways to access Web applications

*Identify the types of application software used in communications

*Describe the learning aids available for application software

Application Software :~

To make business activities more efficient

To assist with graphics and multimedia projects

To support home, personal, and educational tasks


To facilitate communications

Types of Softwares :~

•Packaged software
•Custom software
•Web application
•Open source software
•Shareware
•Freeware
•Public-domain software

Application Software :~

System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware.For example,Utility Programs.

Business Software :~ 

Business software is application software that helps people with performing business activities.The following are the software's found in a Business Software.

*Word Processing

*Spreadsheet

*Database

*Presentation

*Note Taking

*Personal Information Manager

*Business Software for Phones

*Business Software Suites

*Project Management

*Accounting

*Document Management

*Enterprise Computing Software

Softwares under Graphics and Multimedia Software :~

*Computer-aided design (CAD) software

*Desktop publishing software


*Paint/Image editing software

*Professional photo editing software

*Video and audio editing software


*Multimedia authoring software

Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use :~

*Personal finance software

*Legal software


*Tax preparation software

*Personal DTP software

*Personal paint/image editing software


*Personal photo editing software

*Clip art/image gallery

*Video and audio editing software


*Home design/landscaping software

*Travel and mapping software

*Reference software

*Educational software

*Entertainment software

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.

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

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