Chapter 3 - Software for systems

Application Software

Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and / or assist with personal tasks.

To make business activites more efficient
1.Word Processing
2.Speadsheet
3,Database
4.Prensentation

To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
1.Computer Aided Design (CAD)
2.Desktop Publishing
3.Paint/Image Editing
4.Photo Editing

To support home , personal, and educational tasks
1.Software Suite ( For personal use )
2. Personal Finance
3.Legal
4.Travel and Mapping

To facilitate communications
1.Web Browser
2.Email
3.Instant Message
4.Blogging

Application Software available in a variety of forms:
Packaged , Custom Software , Web application , Open source software , Shareware , Freeware , Public-domain software

Business Software

Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents.

Developing a document by step by step process .
1.Create a document with entering the information you wanted to insert 
2.Edit a document for making changes of  cutting, deleting or copy and paste.
3.Lastly , format a document , change appearance of Font or Font size.

Spreadsheet software -allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations. 
Charting depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical form.

A database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access , retrieval , and use of that data
-Allows create, access and manage a database

 Presentation Software - allows to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas,messages and other information to a group.

Note taking software is a software to enter text , handwritten or comments anywhere on a page.

Webs page authoring software helps users create web pages that include multimedia and interactive content.

WEB Learning Tools
Web Applications - A web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the internet.

Web-based training - A type of CBT that uses Internet tectnology and consists of application software on the WEB.

Distance learning (DL) - is the delivery of education at one location while the learning take place at other locations.