Application Software
Business Software
application software that assists people while performing business activities
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Presentation
Note taking
Personal information manager
Business software for phones
Business software suites
Project management
Accounting
Document management
Enterprise computing software
Graphics and Multimedia Software
Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Desktop publishing software
Paint/Image editing software
Professional photo editing software
Video and audio editing software
Multimedia authoring software
Web page authoring software
helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include multimedia and interactive content
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Personal finance software
Legal software
Tax preparation software
Personal DTP software
Personal paint/image editing software
Personal photo editing software
Clip art/image gallery
Video and audio editing software
Home design/landscaping software
Travel and mapping software
Reference software
Educational software
Entertainment software
Application Software
consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks
To make business activities more efficient
To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
To support home, personal, and educational tasks
To facilitate communications
Available in a variety of forms
Packaged software
Custom software
Web application
Open source software
Shareware
Freeware
Public-domain software
Summary
How to start and interact with application software
Overview of a variety of business software, graphics and multimedia software, and home/personal/educational software
Web applications and application software for communications
Learning tools for application software and Web-based training
Web Applications
is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
Objectives Overview
Identify the four categories of application software
Differentiate among the seven forms through which software is available
Explain how the operating system and utility programs work with application software
Describe characteristics of a user interface
Identify the key features of widely used business programs
Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs
Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs
Describe the learning aids available for application software
Discuss the advantages of and ways to access Web applications
Identify the types of application software used in communications
Application Software for Communications
Web Browser
Instant Messaging
Chat Room
Text, Picture, Video Messaging
RSS Aggregator
Blogging
Newsgroup/Message Board
FTP
Video Conferencing
Learning Tools for Application Software
Online Help
the electronic equivalent of a user manual
You can ask a question or access the Help topics in subject or alphabetical order
Web-based Help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about software
Web-based training
Is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web
Distance learning (DL)
is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
