Understanding
Application
Week Software
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Instructor : M.Atif Bajwa
Software
Set of instructions that tells a computer what to do
or how to perform a task or
Mean all the software on a computer, including the
applications and the operating system.
Types of Software’s
System Software
Application Software
System Software
Control the usage and allocation of different
hardware components
Enables the other application programs to execute
Types of System Software's
Operating Systems
Utility Programs
Drivers
Application software
Developed to solve a specific problem
To provide audio, video, multimedia etc.
Types
Custom-built software: Software developed for a
particular user not commercially
Commercial Software: Software's that are developed
for sale to the software developer's/users for their
use.
General Purpose Applications
Software
A general purpose application, sometimes known as ‘off-
the-shelf ’
Sort of software that you use at home and school
Examples include word processors, spreadsheets,
databases, etc.
It provides many features that the majority of users will
want
General Purpose Applications
Software
It is relatively cheap
It is easily available from most computer shops
It will have been thoroughly tested so there won’t be any
serious problems
There will be lots of user support i.e. books, user guides,
online help and discussion forums on the Internet
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Windows
Menus
Toolbars
Help
Commonly used commands
Contain shortcuts
Most common
Standard
Formatting
Open Save Print
Used to create text-based documents
Memos, letters, and faxes
Newsletters, manuals, and brochures
Three most widely used word processing programs
Microsoft Word
Corel WordPerfect
Lotus WordPro
Word Processor Features
Word Wrap
Editing
Synonyms
Spelling and grammar checkers
Find and Replace
Formatting
Font and font sizing
Character effects
Bulleted and numbered lists
Programs that manipulate numeric data
Three most widely used spreadsheet programs
Microsoft Excel
Corel Quattro Pro
Lotus 1-2-3
Workbook files
Worksheets
Formulas
Functions
Analytical charts
What if Analysis
Software that is available online is called software on the
web
Small part of software is downloaded on the computer
But the processing of software is done over the internet
These software’s provides remote access to users
Types of Software’s on the web
G-Mail
Facebook
Google
Recognize applications that run
from internet
Application that requires internet to run are called applications
that run from internet
FACEBOOK
GMAIL
YAHOO
TWITTER
GOOGLE
WIKEPEDIA
Graphics software that enable a person to manipulate
images or models visually on a computer
Types of Graphics Software’s:
Adobe Photoshop
Paint/Image viewer
Multimedia software that allows you to using a mixture of
audio, images, film, and text.
Types of Multimedia Software’s:
Windows Media Player
VLC Player
Software’s that are used in homes are called software of
homes
These software's are mostly used in luxurious homes
Types of Software’s of Homes
Fire detection Software
Door Lock Software
Security System Software
Temperature Monitoring Software
Personal Software’s that you use for your own purposes
It is not a specific software mean you use MS Word to
maintain your personal daily routine
Educational software which is made for any educational
purpose
Educational Software’s used to make education more
effective
Latex etc.
Software used by business users to perform various
business functions
Business software increase the productivity of business
Business software save the time of business users
Types of Business Software
Database Software (Microsoft Access)
Project Management Software (Microsoft Project)
Banking Software (Every Bank Have its Own)
Accounting Software ( GnuCash)
Communication software provides an interface to pass
information from one system to another
Send information over the internet in seconds
Types of Communication Software’s
Skype
WhatsApp
Viber
Productivity Software
• Programs that enable you to perform tasks
required in home, school, and business
Word processing programs
Spreadsheet programs
Presentation programs
Database programs
Personal information manager
programs
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Word Processing Software
Used to create and edit
written documents
Features include
Quick and easy editing
Variety of formatting options SammyWord Processor
Graphics the Features
Templates Wonder
Dog
Examples Create
Insert
Click Excel
to view
Use Tables
Corel WordPerfect Spreadsheets
Insert Graphics
Templates
Microsoft Word
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Spreadsheet Software
Used to perform calculations
and numerical analyses
Features include Charts
Rows
Worksheets with cells Spreadsheet
Worksheet
Features
Values, formulas, and functions Cell
Automatic recalculation Labels Values
FormulasClick to view
Functions
Examples Columns
Lotus 1-2-3 Range of
cells
Microsoft Excel
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Presentation Software
Task
Used to create slide Pane
Slide Title
shows
Features include Presentation Software
Graphics
Bulleted Features
Templates and Text
layouts
Slide/Ou Work Area
Different views
tline
Click to view
Examples View
Corel Presentations Background
Microsoft PowerPoint Slide
Speaker
Show
View
Notes
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Database Software
Used as a complex electronic filing system
Features include
Ability to group, sort, and retrieve data and generate reports
Organized into fields, records, and tables
Examples
Corel
Paradox
Microsoft
Access
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Personal Information Manager
Software
Used to replace the management tools found on
a traditional desk
Calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do list
Features include
Calendar, address book, notepad, to-do list
Some contain e-mail
management features
Examples
Lotus Organizer
Microsoft Outlook
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Educational and Reference
Software
Educational Software Reference Software
Provides instruction or training Sources of reference
Types include Types include
K-12 education Atlases, dictionaries, thesauri,
Skills encyclopedias
Test preparation Medical and legal references
Course management
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Course Management
Software
Used for Web-based classes
Features include
Calendars
Grade books
Discussion boards
Examples
WebCT
Blackboard
Moodle
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Drawing Software
Used to create and edit
Two-dimensional drawings
Technical diagrams
Animations
Geometric shapes
Also referred to as illustration software
Examples
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Visio
Bit-mapped programs
MS-Paint
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Software Versions
Software versions
Numbers used to represent major and minor upgrades
Major upgrade – Version 2.0
Minor upgrade – Version 2.1
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System Requirements
Configuration that a system must have in order for a
software application to run smoothly and efficiently
Windows 7 does have some minimum system
requirements for Windows 7 to run smoothly
1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
1 GB RAM for 32-bit Windows 7 OR 2 GB RAM for
64-bit Windows 7
16 GB available disk space 32-bit Windows 7 OR 20
GB for 64- bit Windows
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory
DVD-R/W Drive
Versions
Every Software have different versions for different
Computer Systems
32-Bit Systems
64-Bit Systems
Windows 7 For 32-Bit
Windows 7 For 64-Bit
Installing/Uninstalling and
Opening Software
Installing software
Installation wizard Opening software
Automatic Start menu
Control Panel: Add/Remove
Software
Quick Launch toolbar
Full/custom installation Desktop shortcut
My Computer/Windows
Uninstalling software Explorer
Software uninstall program
Control Panel: Add/Remove
Software
Do not delete
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