Application Software

By
Prof. Hassan Ahmad

University of the central Punjab

Chapter Objectives

Identify the categories

of application software
Identify the key features of widely used
home, personal, and educational programs
Explain ways software is distributed
Identify the types of application software
Explain how to start and interact used in communications
with application software
Discuss the advantages of using
Identify the key features of widely application software on the Web
used business programs
Describe the learning aids available
Identify the key features of widely used for application software
graphics and multimedia programs

Next
Software
A computer software also called program is a series of
instructions that tells the computer what to do and how
to do .
A program is a series of instructions that enables the
computer hardware to work .
Software can be categorizes as
(1)System software
(a) operating system
(b) utility program
(2)Application software
System software :Background software that includes
programs that helps the computer to manage its own
internal resources
The collection of programs that controls the basic
operations of computer hardware.
Its two types are (a) Operating system (b) Utility program
Operating system :a set of programs that coordinates all
the activities among computer hardware devices .it
allows users to run application program.
Utility program: A small program, or set of small
programs, that supports the OS by providing additional
services that the OS does not provide. Some services
they commonly provide are: disk backup, disk
optimization, file recovery, safe formatting, and
resource editing, diagnostic programs, trace programs.
Application software :Application software consists of
programs that perform specific tasks for users.
 Application Software

What is application software?

 Programs that perform specific tasks for users

p. 132 Fig. 3-1 Next

Software forms

 Application software is available in a variety of

forms:
 Packaged software,
 Custom software ,
 Shareware software,
 Freeware software ,
 Public-domain software.
Packaged software

 It is a copyrighted software.
 Also known as off-the-shelf software , uncustomized
software packages, which exist for a wide range of
applications and industries
 Describes ready-made software products that can be readily
obtained from software vendors, and which generally require
little modification or customization
 Integrated software designed to fulfill a whole range of
business functions, and these offerings became known as
packaged software.
 Word processing and spreadsheets are examples
Custom software

 It is copyrighted software,
 Perform functions specific to a business or industry
,
 Sometimes a company can not find packaged
software that meets the needs its unique
requirements in this case company use a
programmer to develop custom software which
usually cost more than packaged software
customization

Modification of packaged software to meet individual

requirements. Before an enterprise can automate its
operations using packaged software, it must first make sure
that the software caters for all the processes it needs to
automate. This step is called implementation. If the software
already includes all the necessary capabilities, it is simply a
matter of selecting the correct configuration (often a
complex operation in itself). Adding extra capabilities that
are not included in the off-the-shelf package involves
writing additional software code. This is known as
customization
Shareware

• It is copyrighted software ,
• Distributed free for a trial period ,
• To use beyond that period you have to pay to the
person or company ,
Freeware

• It is copyrighted software ,
• Free to use for all time ,
• No trial period .
Public-domain software

• No copy rights ,
• Free software ,
• It has been donated for public use ,
• Anyone can copy or distribute to others .
 Application Software

How is software distributed?

 Packaged software
 Custom software
 Shareware, distributed
free for trial period
 Freeware, copyrighted
software provided at no
cost
 Public-domain software,
freeware with no
copyright restrictions

p. 132 Fig. 3-2 Next

 Application Software

What is system software?

 Programs that control
the operations of the
computer
 Serves as the interface
between the user, the
application software,
and the computer’s
hardware

Click to view video

p. 133 Fig. 3-3 Next

 Application Software

How do you start an application?

 From the desktop, click the Start button, point to All
Programs, and click the name of the application
 The program’s instructions load into memory

Application

Start button All Programs

p. 134 Fig. 3-4 Next

 Application Software

What is a window?
 A rectangular area of the screen that displays a
program, data, and/or information

Menu Bar

p. 135 Fig. 3-4 Next

 Application Software

What is a dialog box?

 A special window that provides information, presents
available options, or requests a response

p. 135 Fig. 3-4 Next

 Business Software

What is business software?

 Software that assists
people in becoming more
effective and efficient

Click to view Web Link,

click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation, then click
Sun StarOffice below Chapter 3
p. 136 Fig. 3-5 Next
 Business Software

What is word processing software?

 Allows users to create and
manipulate text and graphics
 Clip art is a collection
of graphics
that you can
insert in
documents

p. 137 Fig. 3-6 Next

 Business Software

What are popular word processing features?

AutoCorrect AutoFormat Collaboration

Grammar
Columns Ink Input Macros
Checker

Reading
Mail Merge Research
Layout

Smart Tags Tables Templates Thesaurus

Tracking Voice Web Page

Changes Recognition Development
p. 137 - 139 Fig. 3-7 Next
 Business Software

What is a font?
 A name assigned to a specific design of characters
 Font size specifies the size of the characters in a
particular font in points (a single point is about
1/72 of an inch in height)
 Font style adds
emphasis to a
font such as
bold, italic,
and underline

p. 140 Fig. 3-8 Next

 Business Software

What is voice recognition?

 The computer’s
capability of
distinguishing
spoken words

Click to view Web Link,

click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation, then click
Voice Recognition
Software below Chapter 3
p. 141 Fig. 3-9 Next
 Business Software

What is spreadsheet software?

 Organizes data
 Performs calculations and
recalculates when data changes

= A1+B2 (*C12) = D1+E2 (*F12)

= SUM (C12:Y12)

Click to view Web Link,

click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation, then click
Spreadsheet Software
below Chapter 3
p. 142 Next
 Business Software

How is a spreadsheet organized?

 Columns identified by letters
 Rows identified by numbers
 A cell is the intersection of a
column and row

Click to view animation

p. 142 Fig. 3-10 Next

 Business Software

What is a function?
 A predefined formula
that performs
common calculations
=C4+C5+C6+C7+C8
=SUM(C4:C8)

p. 143 Fig. 3-11 Next

 Business Software

What is charting?
 Allows you to display spreadsheet data in graphical form

p. 144 Fig. 3-12 Next

 Business Software

What is database software?

Allows you to create

and manage data

Add, change, delete,

sort, and retrieve data

p. 145 Next
 Business Software

What are the parts of a database?

 A table contains records
 A record is a row in a
table that contains
information about a
given person, product,
or event
 A field is a column in
a table that contains
a specific piece of
information within
a record

p. 145 Fig. 3-13 Next

 Business Software

How do you extract information from a database?

Run queries to Can be sent as a

retrieve data report to the printer

p. 145 Next
 Business Software

What is presentation graphics software?

 Used to create visual aids for
presentations
 A presentation is sometimes called
a slide show

Click to view Web Link,

click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation, then click
Presentation Graphics Software
below Chapter 3
p. 146 Fig. 3-14 Next
 Business Software

How can slides be printed?

 Notes along with
each slide
 Audience handout
with two or more
slides per page

p. 147 Fig. 3-16 Next

 Business Software

What is project management software?

 Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze
the events, resources, and costs of a project

p. 149 Fig. 3-19 Next

 Business Software

What is accounting software?

 Helps companies
record and report
their financial
transactions

p. 149 Fig. 3-20 Next

 Graphics and Multimedia Software

What are some

popular graphics
and multimedia
software products?

p. 150 Fig. 3-21 Next

 Graphics and Multimedia Software

What is computer-aided design (CAD)?

 Software that allows you to create engineering,
architectural, and scientific designs

p. 151 Fig. 3-22 Next

 Graphics and Multimedia Software

What is desktop publishing software?

 Enables you to design and produce sophisticated
documents that contain text, graphics,
and brilliant colors

p. 151 Fig. 3-23 Next

 Graphics and Multimedia Software

What is paint/image editing software?

 Used to create and
modify graphical
images
 Sometimes called
illustration
software

p. 152 Fig. 3-24 Next

 Graphics and Multimedia Software

What is video and audio editing software?

 Video editing software allows you to modify a
segment of a video, called a clip
 Audio editing software allows you to modify
audio clips

p. 153 Fig. 3-25 Next

 Graphics and Multimedia Software

What is multimedia authoring software?

 Allows you to combine
text, graphics, audio,
video, and animation
into an interactive
presentation

p. 153 Fig. 3-26 Next

 Graphics and Multimedia Software

What is Web page authoring software?

 Allows users of all skill levels to create Web pages
 Some application software programs include Web page
authoring programs

graphical
video
images organize Web pages
manage and/or
audio animation maintain Web sites

p. 154 Next
 Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

What software products are

available for home, personal,
and educational use?

Click to view Web Link,

click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation, then click Personal
Finance Software, Personal DTP
Software, Microsoft® Design Gallery
Live, and Entertainment Software
below Chapter 3
p. 154 Figs. 3-27–3-34 Next
 Application Software for Communications

What software facilitates communication?

Web Video
E-mail Chat rooms
browsers conferencing

Instant
FTP Newsgroups
messaging

Click to view animation

p. 160 Fig. 3-38 Next

 Application Software on the Web

What is a Web application?

 A software application that
exists on a Web site, such
as maps and directions
 Some Web applications
store your data and
information at their site
 Some are free

p. 161 Figs. 3-39–3-40 Next

 Applications on the Web

What is an application service provider (ASP)?

Third-party organization Allows companies

that manages and to outsource
distributes software information
and services technology (IT)
on the Web needs

p. 162 Next
 Applications on the Web

What is Web-based training (WBT)?

 Self-directed, self-paced
instruction on a topic
on the Web
 Distance learning (DL) is
the delivery of education
at one location while the
learning takes place at
other locations
Click to view video

Click to view Web Link,

click Chapter 3, Click Web Link
from left navigation, then click Web-
Based Training below Chapter 3

p. 162 Fig. 3-41 Next

 Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software

What is Online Help?

 Electronic equivalent of a user manual
 Context-sensitive help

p. 163 Fig. 3-42a Next

 Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software

What is Web-based Help?

 A Web site linked from Online Help
 Provides updates and more resources to respond
to technical issues about a program
 Often has a Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) page
 Some Web sites contain
chat rooms where user
can talk directly with a
technical support person

p. 163 Fig. 3-42b Next

 Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software

What is a wizard?
 An automated assistant that helps you complete a task

p. 163 Fig. 3-42c Next

 Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an Application

How can I learn more about a software package?

 Books
 Web
 School

p. 164 Fig. 3-43 Next

Summary of Application Software

Application software
Software for communications
Business software

Applications on the Web

Graphics and multimedia software
Learning aids and support tools
Software for home, personal, within an application
and educational use

Chapter Complete