Understanding

Application
Week Software
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Instructor : M.Atif Bajwa
 Software
 Set of instructions that tells a computer what to do
or how to perform a task or
 Mean all the software on a computer, including the
applications and the operating system.
 Types of Software’s
 System Software
 Application Software
 System Software
 Control the usage and allocation of different
hardware components
 Enables the other application programs to execute

 Types of System Software's

 Operating Systems
 Utility Programs
 Drivers
 Application software
 Developed to solve a specific problem
 To provide audio, video, multimedia etc.

 Types
 Custom-built software: Software developed for a
particular user not commercially
 Commercial Software: Software's that are developed
for sale to the software developer's/users for their
use.
 General Purpose Applications
Software

 A general purpose application, sometimes known as ‘off-

the-shelf ’
 Sort of software that you use at home and school
 Examples include word processors, spreadsheets,
databases, etc.
 It provides many features that the majority of users will
want
 General Purpose Applications
Software
 It is relatively cheap
 It is easily available from most computer shops
 It will have been thoroughly tested so there won’t be any
serious problems
 There will be lots of user support i.e. books, user guides,
online help and discussion forums on the Internet
 Graphical User Interface (GUI)
 Windows
 Menus
 Toolbars
 Help
 Commonly used commands
 Contain shortcuts
 Most common
 Standard
 Formatting
Open Save Print
 Used to create text-based documents
 Memos, letters, and faxes
 Newsletters, manuals, and brochures

 Three most widely used word processing programs

 Microsoft Word
 Corel WordPerfect
 Lotus WordPro
 Word Processor Features
 Word Wrap
 Editing
 Synonyms
 Spelling and grammar checkers
 Find and Replace

 Formatting
 Font and font sizing
 Character effects
 Bulleted and numbered lists
 Programs that manipulate numeric data
 Three most widely used spreadsheet programs
 Microsoft Excel
 Corel Quattro Pro
 Lotus 1-2-3
 Workbook files
 Worksheets
 Formulas
 Functions
 Analytical charts
 What if Analysis
 Software that is available online is called software on the
web
 Small part of software is downloaded on the computer
 But the processing of software is done over the internet
 These software’s provides remote access to users
 Types of Software’s on the web
 G-Mail
 Facebook
 Google
 Recognize applications that run
from internet

 Application that requires internet to run are called applications

that run from internet
 FACEBOOK
 GMAIL
 YAHOO
 TWITTER
 GOOGLE
 WIKEPEDIA
 Graphics software that enable a person to manipulate
images or models visually on a computer
 Types of Graphics Software’s:
 Adobe Photoshop
 Paint/Image viewer

 Multimedia software that allows you to using a mixture of

audio, images, film, and text.
 Types of Multimedia Software’s:
 Windows Media Player
 VLC Player
 Software’s that are used in homes are called software of
homes
 These software's are mostly used in luxurious homes
 Types of Software’s of Homes
 Fire detection Software
 Door Lock Software
 Security System Software
 Temperature Monitoring Software
 Personal Software’s that you use for your own purposes
 It is not a specific software mean you use MS Word to
maintain your personal daily routine
 Educational software which is made for any educational
purpose
 Educational Software’s used to make education more
effective
 Latex etc.
 Software used by business users to perform various
business functions
 Business software increase the productivity of business
 Business software save the time of business users
 Types of Business Software
 Database Software (Microsoft Access)
 Project Management Software (Microsoft Project)
 Banking Software (Every Bank Have its Own)
 Accounting Software ( GnuCash)
 Communication software provides an interface to pass
information from one system to another
 Send information over the internet in seconds
 Types of Communication Software’s
 Skype
 WhatsApp
 Viber
 Productivity Software
• Programs that enable you to perform tasks
required in home, school, and business
 Word processing programs
 Spreadsheet programs
 Presentation programs

 Database programs
 Personal information manager
programs

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 Word Processing Software
 Used to create and edit
written documents
 Features include
 Quick and easy editing
 Variety of formatting options SammyWord Processor
 Graphics the Features
 Templates Wonder
Dog
 Examples Create
Insert
Click Excel
to view
Use Tables
 Corel WordPerfect Spreadsheets
Insert Graphics
Templates
 Microsoft Word

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 Spreadsheet Software
 Used to perform calculations
and numerical analyses
 Features include Charts
Rows
 Worksheets with cells Spreadsheet
Worksheet
Features
 Values, formulas, and functions Cell
 Automatic recalculation Labels Values
FormulasClick to view
Functions
 Examples Columns
 Lotus 1-2-3 Range of
cells
 Microsoft Excel

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 Presentation Software
Task
 Used to create slide Pane
Slide Title
shows
 Features include Presentation Software
Graphics
Bulleted Features
 Templates and Text
layouts
Slide/Ou Work Area
 Different views
tline
Click to view
 Examples View
 Corel Presentations Background
 Microsoft PowerPoint Slide
Speaker
Show
View
Notes

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 Database Software
 Used as a complex electronic filing system
 Features include
 Ability to group, sort, and retrieve data and generate reports
 Organized into fields, records, and tables

 Examples
 Corel
Paradox
 Microsoft
Access

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 Personal Information Manager
Software
 Used to replace the management tools found on
a traditional desk
 Calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do list

 Features include
 Calendar, address book, notepad, to-do list
 Some contain e-mail
management features

 Examples
 Lotus Organizer
 Microsoft Outlook

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 Educational and Reference
Software
Educational Software Reference Software
 Provides instruction or training  Sources of reference

 Types include  Types include

 K-12 education  Atlases, dictionaries, thesauri,
 Skills encyclopedias
 Test preparation  Medical and legal references
 Course management

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 Course Management
Software
 Used for Web-based classes
 Features include
 Calendars
 Grade books
 Discussion boards

 Examples
 WebCT
 Blackboard
 Moodle

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 Drawing Software
 Used to create and edit
 Two-dimensional drawings
 Technical diagrams
 Animations
 Geometric shapes

 Also referred to as illustration software

 Examples
 Adobe Illustrator
 Microsoft Visio

 Bit-mapped programs
 MS-Paint
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 Software Versions

 Software versions
 Numbers used to represent major and minor upgrades
 Major upgrade – Version 2.0
 Minor upgrade – Version 2.1

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 System Requirements
 Configuration that a system must have in order for a
software application to run smoothly and efficiently
 Windows 7 does have some minimum system
requirements for Windows 7 to run smoothly
 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
 1 GB RAM for 32-bit Windows 7 OR 2 GB RAM for
64-bit Windows 7
 16 GB available disk space 32-bit Windows 7 OR 20
GB for 64- bit Windows
 Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory
 DVD-R/W Drive
 Versions
 Every Software have different versions for different
Computer Systems
 32-Bit Systems
 64-Bit Systems
 Windows 7 For 32-Bit
 Windows 7 For 64-Bit
 Installing/Uninstalling and
Opening Software
 Installing software
 Installation wizard  Opening software
 Automatic  Start menu
 Control Panel: Add/Remove
Software
 Quick Launch toolbar
 Full/custom installation  Desktop shortcut
 My Computer/Windows
 Uninstalling software Explorer
 Software uninstall program
 Control Panel: Add/Remove
Software
 Do not delete

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QUESTIONS ?????