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Chapter 3
Application Software
Chapter 3 Objectives
Identify the categories
of application software
Identify the categories
of application software
Explain ways software is distributed
Explain ways software is distributed
Explain how to start and interact
with application software
Explain how to start and interact
with application software
Identify the key features of widely
used business programs
Identify the key features of widely
used business programs
Identify the key features of widely used
graphics and multimedia programs
Identify the key features of widely used
graphics and multimedia programs
Identify the key features of widely used
home, personal, and educational programs
Identify the key features of widely used
home, personal, and educational programs
Identify the types of application software
used in communications
Identify the types of application software
used in communications
Discuss the advantages of using
applications software on the Web
Discuss the advantages of using
applications software on the
eb
Describe the learning aids available
for application software
Describe the learning aids available
for application software
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Application Software
What is application software?
¾ Programs that perform specific tasks for users
p. 3.02 Fig. 3-1
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Application Software
How is software distributed?
p. 3.02 Fig. 3-2
¾ Packaged software
¾ Custom software
¾ Shareware, distributed
free for trial period
¾ Freeware, copyrighted
software provided at no
cost
¾ Public-domain software,
freeware with no
copyright restrictions
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Application Software
What is system software?
p. 3.03 Fig. 3-3
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¾ Programs that control
the operations of the
computer
¾ Serves as the interface
between the user, the
application software,
and the computer’s
hardware
Application Software
How do you start an application?
p. 3.04 Fig. 3-4
Start button
All Programs
Application
¾ From the desktop, click the Start button, point to All
Programs, and click the name of the application
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