system software - software that helps run the computer and coordinate instructions between
application software and the computer's hardware devices
application software - the software you use to do everyday tasks at home, school, and work
Microsoft Suites - includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and personal
information manager
Word processing software - use to create and edit written documents
(Example: Microsoft Word to write a research paper, essay)
Spreadsheet software - use to do calculations and numerical and what-if analyses easily
(Example: Excel)
Presentation software - use to create slide presentations
(Example: PowerPoint)
Database software - use to store and organize data
(Example: Access)
Notetaking software - use to take notes and easily organize and search them
(Example: OneNote)
Personal Information Manager (PIM) software - use to manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks
(Example: Microsoft Outlook)
Open source alternatives - free software that is available with few licensing and copyright restrictions
, (Example: Apache OpenOffice)
Functions of presentation software - to create a slide show; embed online videos, add effects, and trim
video clips
Templates in software products - - A predesigned form
- They provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or presentation
- Help increase efficiency
Adobe Indesign - An example of desktop publishing software
GPS - Allows you to locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest
CAD - Computer-aided design used by engineers to create automated designs, technical drawings, and
3-D model visualizations
Proprietary software - software you buy; such as Microsoft Office
(commercial software)
copyrighted software - Software that is legally protected against copying or being used without paying
for it.
Vertical market - Software designed for a specific industry
Project management - Specialized program software for Large and Specialized Businesses
Discounted software - Software that students can buy at a reduced price from a campus bookstore or
campus computer store
CD ripping - encoding CDs to MP3 format
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