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The document discusses application software including the basics, types, ownership rights, installed vs web-based software, and common software commands. It covers desktop and mobile apps, commercial, shareware, freeware, and open source software, and software suites. The document is intended to introduce students to concepts about application software.

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Slide 06 - Application Software

The document discusses application software including the basics, types, ownership rights, installed vs web-based software, and common software commands. It covers desktop and mobile apps, commercial, shareware, freeware, and open source software, and software suites. The document is intended to introduce students to concepts about application software.

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Naeem Ahmed
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Intro to ICT - Chapter 6 By Dr.

Naeem Ahmed

Chapter 6
Applications Software

By
Dr. Naeem Ahmed

Application Software

• Programs that allow a user to perform specific tasks on a computer

• Word processing, playing games, preparing taxes, browsing the Web,


listening to music, etc.

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The Basics of Application Software

• Software Ownership Rights


– Specify the allowable use of the program
– Software license
• Specifies the conditions under which a buyer of the
software can use it
– Commercial Software
• Copyrighted software that is developed and sold for
profit
• Typically comes with a single--user license

The Basics of Application Software cont…

– Shareware
• Copyrighted software distributed on the honor system
• Consumers should either pay for it or uninstall it after
the trial period
– Freeware
• Copyrighted software programs that are given away by
the author for others to use free of charge
– Public Domain Software
• Software that is not copyrighted and ownership rights
have been donated to the public domain
– Open Source Software
• Programs with source code made available to the
general public

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The Basics of Application Software cont…

The Basics of Application Software

Desktop vs. Mobile Software

– Mobile phones and mobile


devices typically require
mobile software called
apps
• Specifically designed for
a specific type of device
• Wide range of software
available

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The Basics of Application Software


Installed vs. Web-Based Software

– Installed Software
• Must be installed on the
computer before it can be
run
• Can be purchased in
physical form
• Can be downloaded from
the Internet

The Basics of Application Software


Installed vs. Web-Based Software
– Web--based Software
• Is delivered on--demand via the Web
• Advantages
– Files can be accessed from any computer with an
Internet connection
– Ease of implementation
– Improved collaboration capabilities
– Always working with the most current version of
software
• Potential Disadvantages
– Online applications tend to run more slowly
– Have file size limits
– Cost may eventually exceed the cost of purchasing a
similar installed version of the software

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The Basics of Application Software


Installed vs. Web-Based Software
– Software Suites
• Collection of software programs bundled together and
sold as a single software package
• Office suites are used by most businesses/individuals
– Word processing software
– Spreadsheet software
– Database software
– Presentation graphics software
– Additional productivity tools like calendars,
messaging programs, or collaboration tools
• Cost is lower than buying each program separately

The Basics of Application Software


Common Software Commands

– Toolbars, Menus, Keyboard


Shortcuts, and the Ribbon
• Provide access to most
commands in application
programs

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The Basics of Application Software


Common Software Commands

• Ribbon used in Microsoft Office 2007 and later


– Commands are organized into groups located
on tabs
– Contextual tabs appear on the Ribbon as
needed and contain special commands

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