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APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEM - Coggle Diagram
APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE
a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
also called a program , provide means to us to interact with and use the computer
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Coordinate instructions between software and hardware
Includes operating systems and utility programs
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Program used to complete tasks
Includes:
Productivity software
Specialty software
Entertainment software
Educational and Reference software
Personal software
WEB BASED APPLICATIONS
SaaS (Software as a Service) or on-demand software
The application is hosted online by the vendor and made available to the customer over the internet
Example of web-based applications:
1) Google Docs
2) Microsoft Office Web Apps
3) Zoho and Thinkfree
ADVANTAGES
Can access your files which are store securely online
Able to access documents from any computers
Share your files and work together in real time
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE
Include programs that enable you to perform various tasks generally required in home, school and business
Example: Spreadsheet software
GENERAL BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Used across a variety of industries
Include:
1) Business and marketing plan software
2) Project management software
NOTE TAKING SOFTWARE
Help students take note during lectures
Organize and maintain their lecture notes
Similar to multi-subjects
PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGER SOFTWARE
Used to replace the management tools found on a traditional desk
Examples:
1) Lotus Organizer
2) Microsoft Outlook
PERSONAL FINANCIAL SOFTWARE
Used to for tax preparation, financial planning, and personal accounting
SPECIALIZED BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Tailored to the needs of a particular company
Called vertical market software
GRAPHIC AND MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE
Used to create and design documents, images, illustrations, web pages and more
DESKTOP AND PUBLISHING SOFTWARE
Used to arrange text and graphics for publications
Features include:
1) Text formatting
2) File importing
3) Graphic tools
4) Web publishing
DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING SOFTWARE
Used to edit photographs and other images
Features include:
1) Tools for basic modifications
2) Painting tools that allow you to create images
3) Example: Photoshop
DRAWING SOFTWARE
Used to create and edit 2D drawings, technical diagrams, animations
Bit mapped programs such as MS-Paint
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN SOFTWARE
Used to create 3-D automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations
DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
Used to edit digital videos
Example: Adobe premiere
WEB-PAGE AUTHORING SOFTWARE
Used to design Web pages: knowing HTML is not necessary
Examples: Microsoft Frontpage
EDUCATIONAL AND REFERENCE SOFTWARE
Provide instructions and training
Sources of reference
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE
Designed to provide users with entertainment
DIGITAL AUDIO SOFTWARE
MP3: Audio compression format
Software allows you to record, rip and burn
COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE
Using a computer and software to communicate to others