Application Software

Muhammad Saqib Qureshi

Application Software
• What is application software?

 Programs that perform specific tasks for users

Application Software
• How is software distributed?
Packaged software:
 Sold in stores, catalogs, or downloadable from the www

 Purchased from software publishers

Custom software: Specially built for organization or person,

built by programmers and takes a lot of time to write & test
Shareware: distributed free for trial period
Freeware: copyrighted software provided at no cost
Public-domain software: freeware with no copyright
restrictions
Open-source: Free to all, Source code is available and can
be altered
 Popular under the LINUX OS
Business Software
 Software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient
Computer Applications

Key Terms •Identify different types of

word processing
programs computer applications and
database
programs
explain how these are used in
spreadsheet business
programs
desktop
publishing •There is a computer application
programs
graphics and
for just about every purpose
design programs you can imagine.
presentation
software
communications •Software is constantly being
programs
written, tested, and marketed
to meet every conceivable
business need.
Word Processing Programs
Word processing programs  are software
word applications designed to create
processing
programs
documents that are primarily text but
that may contain a few graphics.
Functions Businesses use them to:
Create • Write letters and memos
Edit
• Produce research papers and reports
Format
Store
• Develop business and marketing plans
Print text and • Write contracts
graphics
• Take notes and record meeting minutes
• Create announcements
• Microsoft Word is a Word Processing
Software
Spreadsheet Programs
Spreadsheet programs  are used
spreadsheet to organize, calculate, and analyze
programs
numerical data. Businesses use them
Microsoft Excel to:
is the example
of Spreadsheet • Develop budgets
program.
• Analyze financial performance
• Track loans or mortgages
• Calculate and produce a payroll
• Manage business assets
• Track sales and service
• Conduct marketing research
Presentation Software
Presentation software 
presentation produces slide shows or
software multimedia presentations. These
These programs programs can be used for:
help to vary the
media utilized in
a presentation, •Prepare verbal and visual copy
whether it be
video or audio, for meetings
and these
presentations •Present and discuss ideas
can be broadcast
internationally interactively over the Internet
via the Internet.
•Create slide shows using pictures
MS PowerPoint is
an example or Web pages
•Add voice narration to
accompany visual material
Database Programs
Database programs  are applications
database that allow users to store, sort, find,
programs choose, and organize information.
MS Access
SQL Uses
& • Keep track of a large number of related facts
Oracle are • Query the data for specific information
example of • Retrieve information in a variety of ways
Database
Program Functions
• Store data
• Update data
• Manipulate data
• Retrieve data
• Print data in many forms
• Report on data in a variety of ways
Desktop Publishing Programs
The invention and rapid development
desktop of desktop publishing programs 
publishing illustrates both the computer’s
programs
creative potential and its usefulness
Software for business.
applications that
are part word
processor and
Marketers use desktop publishing
part graphics programs to:
application, and
enables users to
•Create layouts for newsletters, books,
edit and brochures, and advertisements
manipulate both
text and graphics •Create professional-looking forms, such
in one document. as invoices and project planning sheets
•MS Publisher is example of Desktop
Publishing program
Graphics and Design Programs
Graphics and design programs  are
graphics and software applications for creating
design
programs and modifying images, including:
Software
applications for •Drawings, Designs, Photograph
creating and
modifying •Design promotion materials
images.
•Create logos and letterheads
•Create images for presentations
Corel Draw, Photoshop, Paint and
MS Picture Viewer are example of
these software
Communications Programs
Communications programs 
communications enable users to communicate with
programs
others around the world through their
MSN Messenger,
Yahoo computers. The key to any
Messenger, communication software is connecting
Skype Messenger
and Browsers are to some kind of network.
its example
Broadband technology is a high-speed
connection that transmits information
through special phone or TV cable
lines. This technology allows for
videoconferencing, which can reduce
expenses for business travel.
Internet Connectivity
The Internet  is a network of
Internet
A worldwide
networks that allows information to
network of
computer networks,
flow freely.
allowing a free flow
of information.
Internet service providers
Internet service
providers (ISPs) (ISP)  are companies that
Companies that
provide Internet
provide Internet access for
access for
businesses,
businesses, organizations, and
organizations, and
individuals.
individuals.
Wi-Fi
Technology that Wi-Fi  is the term for technology
establishes a
wireless fidelity that establishes a wireless Internet
Internet connection
using radio connection using radio frequencies.
frequencies.
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web  is a
World Wide Web
A subset of the
subset of the Internet and is a
Internet that is a
collection of
collection of (Million) interlinked
interlinked
electronic electronic documents called
documents.
hypertext
Websites.
transfer protocol
(HTTP)
The global Hypertext transfer protocol
computer protocol
used to identify and (HTTP)  Used to identify and
locate Web pages
on the Internet. locate Web Pages on internet.
uniform resource
locator (URL)
The address of a
file that is available
The uniform resource locator
on the Internet,
usually on the (URL)  is used to identify and
World Wide Web.
locate Web pages on the internet.
Search Engines
Search engines help Internet users find what
they are looking for.
They return results that relate to a user’s search
terms.
They are also designed to make money for the
company.
To do that, search engines will place paid
advertisers near or high up in the search results.
Two of the most popular search engines are
Google and Yahoo.