Chapter 3Chapter 3

Application SoftwareApplication Software

Types of Application Types of Application SoftwareSoftware

BusinessBusiness

Graphic and MultimediaGraphic and Multimedia

HomeHome

CommunicationsCommunications

Software DistributionSoftware Distribution

PackagedPackaged • Mass produced copyrighted retail Mass produced copyrighted retail

softwaresoftware

CustomCustom• Performs functions specific to a Performs functions specific to a

business or industry.business or industry.

Software Distribution Software Distribution contd. contd.

SharewareShareware• Copyrighted software Copyrighted software

that is distributed free that is distributed free for a trial period.for a trial period.

FreewareFreeware• Provided at no cost but Provided at no cost but

is copyrightedis copyrighted

Public-domainPublic-domain• Is not copyrighted and is Is not copyrighted and is

for public usefor public use

Business ProgramsBusiness Programs

Word Processing SoftwareWord Processing Software• CreateCreate• EditEdit• FormatFormat

Spreadsheet SoftwareSpreadsheet Software• Microsoft® ExcelMicrosoft® Excel

Database SoftwareDatabase Software• Microsoft® AccessMicrosoft® Access

Business contd.Business contd.

Presentation Graphics Presentation Graphics SoftwareSoftware

Personal Information Personal Information Manager(PIM)Manager(PIM)• Microsoft®Microsoft® OutlookOutlook• Palm DesktopPalm Desktop

All can be purchased in a All can be purchased in a Software SuitSoftware Suit

Microsoft Powerpoint.lnk

Other Business ProgramsOther Business Programs

Project Managing Project Managing SoftwareSoftware• Microsoft® ProjectMicrosoft® Project

Accounting Accounting SoftwareSoftware• Intuit Intuit

QuickBooks®QuickBooks®

Graphics and Multimedia Graphics and Multimedia ProgramsPrograms

Computer Aided Computer Aided Design(CAD) SoftwareDesign(CAD) Software• Helps user create Helps user create

engineering, engineering,

architectural, and architectural, and

scientific designs.scientific designs.

Graphics contd.Graphics contd.

Desktop Desktop Publishing(DTP) Publishing(DTP) SoftwareSoftware• Helps user create Helps user create

documents with documents with text, graphics, text, graphics, and many colors.and many colors.

Graphics contd.Graphics contd.

Image editingImage editing

PaintPaint

Video editingVideo editing

Audio editingAudio editing

Paint.lnk

Imaging.lnk

Graphics contd.Graphics contd.

Multimedia AuthoringMultimedia Authoring and and Web Page Web Page AuthoringAuthoring combine multiple forms combine multiple forms of graphic multimedia.of graphic multimedia.

Home, Personal, and Home, Personal, and Educational ProgramsEducational Programs

Integrated SoftwareIntegrated Software• Combines application Combines application

software into a single easy-software into a single easy-to-use package.to-use package.

• Ex. Microsoft® WorksEx. Microsoft® Works

Personal Finance SoftwarePersonal Finance Software• Helps home and small office Helps home and small office

users balance checkbooks, users balance checkbooks, pay bills, track income and pay bills, track income and expenses, etc.expenses, etc.

• Ex. Intuit Quicken®Ex. Intuit Quicken®

Home contd.Home contd.

Legal SoftwareLegal Software• Ex. Broderbund Family Lawyer®Ex. Broderbund Family Lawyer®

Tax PreparationTax Preparation• Ex. H&R Block Kiplinger Ex. H&R Block Kiplinger

TaxCut®TaxCut®

Personal DTPPersonal DTP

Paint/Image Editing SoftwarePaint/Image Editing Software

Clip Art/Image GalleryClip Art/Image Gallery

Home contd.Home contd.

Educational & Reference SoftwareEducational & Reference Software• Computer-based training (CBT)Computer-based training (CBT)

Entertainment SoftwareEntertainment Software

Other forms of Application Other forms of Application SoftwareSoftware

CommunicationCommunication• E-mailE-mail• Chat roomsChat rooms• Instant messagingInstant messaging • Video Conferencing/Video Conferencing/Telephone CallsTelephone Calls

Web Web • Web Based Training(WBT)Web Based Training(WBT)

• Can be used for Can be used for Distance Learning(DL)Distance Learning(DL)

• Ex. MapquestEx. Mapquest

                   

Application Software Application Software contd.contd.

Learning AidsLearning Aids• Online helpOnline help:electronic equivalent of a :electronic equivalent of a

users manual. users manual. •WizardsWizards: automated assistant : automated assistant

that helps a user complete a that helps a user complete a tasktask

Companies on the Companies on the Cutting EdgeCutting Edge

Realizing Potential with Realizing Potential with Business SoftwareBusiness Software

• Began in 1975Began in 1975• MS-DOSMS-DOS• WindowsWindows• Office Suit dominates the application software Office Suit dominates the application software

marketmarket• Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer• Xbox game systemXbox game system

Companies on the Cutting Companies on the Cutting EdgeEdge

Apple ComputerApple Computer Introducing Introducing Innovative Innovative TechnologiesTechnologies

• Founded 1976Founded 1976• Apple II: first mass Apple II: first mass

marketed personal marketed personal computercomputer

• Power MacintoshPower Macintosh• iMac, iBook, iPod, iMac, iBook, iPod,

etc.etc.