tailieunhanh - Discovering Computers - Chapter 3: Application Software

Discovering Computers - Chapter 3: Application Software Identify the categories of application software; Explain ways software is distributed; Explain how to work with application software; Identify the key features of widely used business programs. | Chapter 3 Application Software Chapter 3 Objectives Identify the categories of application software Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs Explain ways software is distributed Identify the types of application software used in communications Explain how to work with application software Describe the function of several stand-alone utility programs Identify the key features of widely used business programs Discuss the advantages of using application software on the Web Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs Describe the learning aids available for application software Next Application Software What is application software? Programs designed to make users more productive p. 134 Fig. 3-1 Next Application Software How is software distributed? p. 135 Packaged software, mass-produced Custom software, performs functions specific to a business or industry Open source software, provided for use, modification, and redistribution Shareware, distributed free for trial period Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright restrictions Next Application Software What is system software? Programs that control the operations of the computer Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware p. 135 Fig. .