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The document provides an introduction to application software, detailing its purpose and types, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and personal information managers. It discusses various ways to acquire application software, such as commercial software, freeware, public domain software, and open-source software. Additionally, it outlines the functionalities and interfaces of different application software types.

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ITC Lecture03 Application Software 3

The document provides an introduction to application software, detailing its purpose and types, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and personal information managers. It discusses various ways to acquire application software, such as commercial software, freeware, public domain software, and open-source software. Additionally, it outlines the functionalities and interfaces of different application software types.

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Introduction to Computing

Lecture # 3
Outline
• Application Software
• Acquiring Application Software
• Some Application Software
– Word Processing Programs
– Spreadsheet Programs
– Presentation Programs
– Personal Information Managers

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Application Software
• Application software tells the computer how to
accomplish specific tasks, such as word processing or
drawing, for the user. (Peter Norton)
• Application software is software that has been
developed to solve a particular problem, to perform
useful work on specific tasks, or to provide
entertainment. (Williams & Sawyer)

Games, etc. Home Encyclopedias Word Presentation


decoration, , Phone processing, graphics,
Gardening, books, etc. spreadsheets, financial, etc.
3 etc. etc.
Acquiring Application Software
• As there are thousands of application
software, there are number of different ways
for users to obtain the software.
• A vast majority of people use software
products.
• Ways to acquire software products include:
1. Commercial software
1.1 Stand-alone programs
1.2 Software suites
1.3 Shareware programs
2. Freeware and public domain software
3. Open-source software
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1. Commercial software
• Copyrighted
• Software that must be purchased (must be paid for)
1.1 Stand alone products
– Solve one type of problem or performs one type of task or
performs a range of related tasks
– Examples: word processing program, graphics program, e-
mail program, etc.
1.2 Software suites
– Very commonly used software programs are often packed
together and sold as software suites
– Integrated tools that work together
– Solve many problems
– Examples: Microsoft Office family of products, Corel family
of graphics software, etc.
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1. Commercial software
1.3 Shareware
– Its developers encourage users to share it with one another
– Try out the software before you buy it
– Typically, the user is allowed a certain number of days to try it
– May deactivate if not purchased
– Examples: many popular utilities are shareware such as
GetDataBack, many examples are available on
download.com, also check out sharewareking.com

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2. Freeware and Public Domain Software
• Freeware
– Copyrighted
– No obligation to purchase (free of cost)
– Donations often accepted
– Software should not be duplicated and distributed further
– Examples: Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Spy-bot
(an excellent tool for stopping & removing spyware) at safer-
networking.org/en/index.html
• Public domain software
– Not copyrighted
– May be duplicated and distributed by anyone
– Usually developed at taxpayer expense by government
agencies
– Examples: check out security software at
7 www.alw.nih.gov/security/security-prog.html
3. Open-Source Software
• Open source
– Programs distributed with source code
– Allows users to modify the software
– Modifications and comments are welcome
– Often sold commercially, sometimes
available for free
– Examples: Linux and OpenOffice

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3. Open-Source Software

9 Available for free and is used by about 16 million people worldwide


Word Processing Programs
• Creates text documents
• Graphics and other objects are
supported
• Professional quality can be achieved
• Simple web pages may be created

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Word Processing Programs
• Interface
– Document area
– Menu bar
– Toolbars
– Rulers
– Scroll bars
– Status bars

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Word Processing Programs
• Entering and editing text
– Text is entered by typing
– Cursor indicates position
– Blocks of text can be manipulated
– Most other programs include text tools

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Word Processing Programs
• Formatting text
– Controls the document’s appearance
– Character formatting tools
• Fonts
• Type style
– Paragraph formatting tools
• Line spacing
• Tabs
– Document formatting tools
• Margins
• Headers
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Spreadsheet Programs
• Calculates numbers and finances
• Data viewable in many ways
– Tables
– Graphs
• Complex calculations can be automated

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Spreadsheet Programs
• Interface
– Rows, columns and cells
• Cell holds data or formulas
– Formula bar
– Labels describe cell contents
– Values
– Dates
– Formulas

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Spreadsheet Interface

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Presentation Programs
• Creates slides or transparencies
• Complete set is a presentation
• Enhances a speech or lecture
• Color and animation enhance the slides

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Presentation Programs
• Interface
– Similar to a word processor
– Slide window
– Outline window
– Speaker notes

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Presentation Interface

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Presentation Programs
• Creating a presentation
– Templates can simplify the process
– Build the slides
• Pick a layout
• Enter the desired text
• Apply special formatting
– Continue adding slides in order
– Apply slide transitions if desired

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Presentation Programs
• Presenting slide shows
– Use to enhance a speech
– Mouse click advances to next slide
– Physical transparencies on an overhead
– Computer screen delivery
– Large monitor delivery
– Data projector

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Personal Information Managers
• PIM software
• Keep track of contact information
• Track upcoming events and times
• MS Outlook is popular

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Personal Information Managers
• Data organization
– Contact information organized by last name
– Users may search for data
– Appointment reminders can be set

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