Chapter 3 Software for System

SOFTWARE for SYSTEM

Application Software : - consists of programs designed to let users more productive with their own tasks.

• To make business activities more efficient
• To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
• To support home, personal, and educational tasks
• To facilitate communications

Examples of Application Software

• Business : - Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation and more.
• Graphics and Multimedia : - Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Photo Editing, Multimedia Authoring and more.
• Home/Personal/Educational : - Software Suite, Tax Preparation, Legal, and more.

They are available in a variety of forms: Packaged software, Custom Software, Web Application, Open source software, Shareware, Freeware, Public-domain Software.

• Package Software - mass production, copyrighted, complete. (eg : Microsoft office, word, excel)
• Custom Software - specific function, use program to tailor custom software. (eg : to generate bills/procedure order/invoice/MYOB)
• Web Application - allow use to use software through internet. (eg : e-mail/google drive/weibo/games)
• Open Source Software - has no restriction from copyright holder, can be download from the Internet at no cost. (eg : Open Office)
• Shareware - no cost for trial period, payment needed after trial (eg : antivirus/photo editor/ autuoCAD)
• Freeware - copyright software provided at no cost to user by an individual or company that detain all rights to the software.
• Public-domain software - donated for public use, no copyright, anyone can copy/distribute software to other at no cost.

System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer's hardware.

Business Software : - is an application software that assists people while performing business activities.
Word processing software : - allow users to create and manipulate documents.
Spreadsheet software : - allow users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations.
Database software : - allow users to create, access, and manage a database.
Presentation software : - allow users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.
Note taking software : - is an application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page.

Project management software allows user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project.
Accounting software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.
Document management software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user.

• Enterprises typically require special computing solutions for various functional units.

1. Human Resources
2. Accounting
3. Engineering
4. Manufacturing
5. Marketing
6. Sales
7. Distribution
8. Customer service
9. Information technology

Web Applictaion is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet.

Learning Tools for Application Software

• Online Help is the equivalent of a user manual.
• You can ask a question or access help topics in the web sites.
• Web-based Help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about software.
• Web-based training is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web
• Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the leaning takes place at other locations.