Technology in Action Chapter 4: Application Software PDF

Technology in Action 16th Edition, Global Edition Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play Copyright © 2021 Pears...

Technology in Action 16th Edition, Global Edition Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Learning Objectives (1 of 3) 4.1 Compare application software and system software. 4.2 Explain the differences between commercial software and open source software, and describe models for software distribution. 4.3 Explain the different options for purchasing software. 4.4 Describe how to install and uninstall software. 4.5 Explain the considerations around the decision to upgrade your software. 4.6 Explain how software licenses function. Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Learning Objectives (2 of 3) 4.7 Categorize the types of application software used to enhance productivity and describe their uses and features. 4.8 Summarize the types of software that large and small businesses use. 4.9 Describe the uses and features of digital multimedia software. 4.10 Describe the uses and features of digital audio software. Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Learning Objectives (3 of 3) 4.11 Describe the features of app creation software. 4.12 Categorize educational and reference software and explain their features. Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Software Basics Application vs. System Software (Objective 4.1) Software—set of instructions that tells the computer what to do Two basic types of software –Application software –System software Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Software Basics Distributing Software (Objective 4.2) Ways software is created –Proprietary (commercial) –Open source (free) Ways software is distributed –Local installation –Software as a Service (SaaS) –Subscription Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Managing Your Software Purchasing Software (Objective 4.3) DVD from brick and mortar store Downloading from the Internet (as purchase or subscription) Student discounts Freeware Beta version Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Managing Your Software Installing and Uninstalling Software (Objective 4.4) System requirements Restore point Full installation Custom installation Recovering from a computer crash Uninstalling software Recovery drive Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Managing Your Software Upgrading Software (Objective 4.5) Upgrades/updates not needed for subscriptions or SaaS Is it cost effective? Between upgrades are software updates or patches Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Managing Your Software Software Licenses (Objective 4.6) End User License Agreement (EULA) States the following: –Ultimate owner –Copies allowed –# of installations allowed –Warranties Copyleft Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Productivity and Business Software Productivity Software (1 of 9) (Objective 4.7) Lets you perform various tasks required at home, school, and business –Proprietary—Microsoft Office and Apple iWork –Open source—LibreOffice –Web-based—Microsoft Office Online, Google Docs, Zoho, and ThinkFree Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Productivity and Business Software Productivity Software (2 of 9) (Objective 4.7) Word processing—creates and edits documents –Research papers –Class notes –Résumés Program examples –Word –Writer Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Productivity and Business Software Productivity Software (3 of 9) (Objective 4.7) Spreadsheet—performs calculations and numerical analyses Data types –Text –Values and dates –Formulas –Functions Examples –Microsoft Excel –LibreOffice Calc Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Productivity and Business Software Productivity Software (4 of 9) (Objective 4.7) Presentation software –Tips for designing good presentations ▪Use images ▪Be careful with color ▪Use bullets for key points ▪Consider font size and style ▪Minimize animation and background audio Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. Productivity and Business Software Productivity Software (5 of 9) (Objective 4.7) Database software—stores and organizes data –Organization ▪Fields ▪Records ▪Tables Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd.