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What is the application software

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the programs that do the work that the user are directly interested in

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what does the availability of software depend on?

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how its licensed or copyrighted by creators or owners

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how can software be obtained? in which forms?

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custom software

packaged software

public-domain software

freeware

shareware

rental ware

web application (web app)

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custom sfotware

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tailored-made software

crafted by individual or team of programmers

has particular function or business purpose

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packaged software

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copyrighted and mass produced software

offered to variety of users in stores or on the web

users must get license to have it

sign contract agreeing not to duplicate and sell it

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public-domain software

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not protected by copyright

may be duplicated by anyone

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freeware

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copyrighted software distributed free of charge

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shareware

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copyrighted software distributed for free trial period

to continue using, users must pay developer

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rental ware

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online software

users pay for lease

users download it whenever they want

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Web application (web app)

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software running on remote internet server

not on personal computer

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types of software licenses

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site licence

concurrent-user license

multiple-user license

single-user license

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site licenses

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allow software to be used on all computers at a specific location

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concurrent-user licenses

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allow a number of copies to be used at one time

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multiple-user licenses

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specifies the number of people who can use the software

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single-user licenses

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limits software to one user at a time

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pirated software

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software obtained illegally in violation of copyright

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abandonware

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software no longer being sold or supported by publisher

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types of application software

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entertainment

personal

education

productivity

specialized uses

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productivity software

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make user more productive at particular tasks:

word-processes
spreadsheets
database managers

may be bundled in office suite

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data files

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contains data such as words, numbers, pictures, sound, etc

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program files

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contain software instructions that execute or run when program is opened

source program files

executable files

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source program files

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contain high level computer instructions in the original form written by programmer

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executable files

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source program file turn into executable file for computer processsing

instruction on how to perform a task

use executable file by running it

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importing files

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getting data from another source

converting data into a format compatible to the one we are working with

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exporting files
turning data into another format to be used in another program transmitting data
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data compression
removing repetitive elements from data file to have more storage data can be transmitted faster later decompress it once more
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spreadsheets
used to create tables and financial schedules enter data into rows and columns on screen Microsoft excel, Corel Quattro Pro, Apple I-work numbers, etc
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important stuff for spreadsheets
cells cell address rance values labels: descriptive text cell pointer
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formulas in spreadsheets
defines how one sell relates to another mathematically
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functions in spreadsheets
built in formulas, such as SUM()
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what if analysis
allows users to see what happens to totals when one or more number changes in cells
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analytical graphics
worksheet and workbook data can be displayed in graphical form
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examples of analytical graphs in spreadsheets
column charts bar charts line graphs pie charts scatter charts
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what is a database
collection of data organized so that contents can easily be accessed, managed and updated Structured collection of interrelated files in a computer system
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what does the database software do
sets up and controls the structure of a database and access to data
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Principal microcomputer databases
Microsoft Access, FileMaker Pro
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benefits of databases
Data redundancy is minimized Data is integrated and stored in a structured fashion Data in databases has more integrity Data may include text, numbers, and graphics
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what is the relational database
main type of microcomputer database program Data organized into related tables Each table contains rows (records) & columns (fields) Key is field used to sort data Most frequent key field is social security number Tables with the same key field are linked together Querying and displaying records Database software offers a quick way to locate records Saving, Formatting, Printing, Copying, Transmitting Can save results, format them in different ways, print as reports, copy to other documents, & transmit as email
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software suite
Collection of individual programs bundled together in a single package Most popular are productivity suites
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productivity suites
professional-level application programs frequently used in business usually word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation program Best-known productivity suite is Microsoft Office. Others are Apple iWork, Corel WordPerfect Office, Lotus SmartSuite, and StarOffice
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integrated package
Single program for microcomputers combines the functionality of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management
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personal information manager
Software that helps you keep track of and manage information used on a daily basis
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presentation graphics software
Uses graphics, animation, sound, data, and information to make visual presentations like powerpoint and shit
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financial software
personal-finance managers entry-level accounting programs business financial-management packages Track income & expenses Allow checkbook management Do financial reporting Offer tax categories to assist with tax record-keeping May offer financial planning & portfolio management Tax, accounting, invest
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desktop publishing
Involves mixing text & graphics to produce high-quality output for commercial printing becoming a DTP pro requires training
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Computer aided design (CAD)
Programs intended for 2D and 3D design of products, structures, civil engineering drawings, and maps CAD programs help design buildings, cars, planes, electronic devices, roadways, bridges, subdivisions CAD/CAM programs: allow CAD programs to be input into computer-aided manufacturing systems that make products

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