Application Software
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Introduction
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Software refers
to all the programs that runs on a computer
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The variety of uses of application software
includes
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To increase the efficiency of business
activities
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To provides assistance with graphics &
multimedia projects
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To support home, personal & educational
task
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To facilitate the communication
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Generally the software are of two types
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Systems Software
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Application Software
Application
Software
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All the application software runs on an OS
platform for all interaction with the hardware
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It is designed to help users with single or
multiple tasks
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The three main categories of application
software are
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Tailor-made software
§ Custom designed software
§ Facilitate the data processing & accessing for the
companies
§ Examples are
· Business Management Software
· Academic Lab Software
· Industrial Automation Software
· Cyber Administrating Software
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General Purpose Software
§ Applications that are developed to target the mass market
§ Used in many different ways by different users
§ Examples are
· Word Processor
· Media Player
· Discs Burner
· Web Browser
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Application Package
§ A collection of software that is used to solve the
related tasks
§ Examples are
· Microsoft Office Package
· Adobe Premium Suite
Examples
of Application Software
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Word Processor
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An application software used mostly for
documentation purposes, such as
§ Composition
§ Letter writing
§ Editing
§ Formatting
§ Printing
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Features are
§ Annotation
§ Background
§ Borders & Shading
§ Font Case
§ Language translation
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Spreadsheet
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An application software used mostly as a
simulation of a table or records whereby a user can enter alphanumerical values
& manipulate them using formulae
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Features are
§ Worksheet area
§ Values
§ Labels
§ Formulae
§ Functions
§ Graphs & Charts
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Presentation & Graphic Software
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A type of application program used to create
sequences of words, graphics & visuals that tell a story
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Features are
§ Slide shows
§ Charts & Graphics
§ Slide design
§ Content animation
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Web Browser
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Interactive application that allow the user
to surf the internet and visit web, check his email through a simple interface
while having background protocol processing
§ Features are
· Support a wide range of languages
· Interactive supports
· Support various media
· History of last visits
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