Application Software

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What we are going to talk

What's Application Software

Why Use Application Software
Software Application Types
Common Features
Software Management
Software Distribution
Programming Languages
Software Issues & Trends
Application Software Definitions
What's Application Software

Application software is all the computer software that

causes a computer to perform useful tasks beyond the
running of the computer itself. A specific instance of
such software is called a software application,
application program, application or app.
An application is a program, or group of programs, that
is designed for the end user. Applications software (also
called end-user programs) include such things as
database programs, word processors, Web browsers
and spreadsheets.
Application software vs System Software
What's Application Software
What's Application Software
What's Application Software

Microsoft Windows
Linux
Mac OSX
BIOS Software
HD Sector Boot Software
Device Driver Software i.e Graphics Driver etc
Linker Software
Assembler and Compiler Software
What's Application Software

Opera (Web Browser)

Microsoft Word (Word Processing)
Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheet software)
MySQL (Database Software)
Microsoft Powerpoint (Presentation Software)
iTunes (Music / Sound Software)
VLC Media Player (Audio / Video Software )
World of Warcraft (Game Software)
Adobe Photoshop (Graphics Software)
What's Application Software

System Software have direct control and access to your

computer hardware , and memory locations . They
perform I/O operations on various memory locations ,
and control the hardware , to make the application
software do a task . Operating systems , are the main
examples for system software.
Application software run under System Software , and
are made to do a specific task i.e ( Word Processing etc)
, which have indirect access to the hardware (i.e Behind
System Software) .
Why Use Application Software
Why Use Application Software

Software is indispensable for any computer

System Systems software needed for input, calculations,
and output
Application software aids in productivity & easily
Personal tasks using software
To keep everything looking neat and organized
Software Application Types
Software Application Types

Business Office Package

Graphics & Multimedia AutoCAD, 3D Max
Home/Personal/Educational Dictionary, Encyclopedia
Communication Skype, Yahoo Chat
Utility Programs Anti-Virus, DC/DVD Burning S/W
Common Features
Common Features

Insertion point It is the movable symbol on the display

screen that shows you where you may enter the data
next. You can move the insertion point around using
either the keyboards directional arrows keys or by
pointing with the mouse.
Scrolling It is the activity of moving quickly upward or
downward through the text or other screen.
Window It is a rectangular section of the display screen
with a title bar on the top.
Menu Bar Row of menu options displayed across the
top or the bottom of the screen.
Common Features

Pull-Down Menu It is a list of command options, or

choices, that is pulled down out of the menu bar.
Help menu and screens Offers a choice of Help
screens, specific displayed explanations of how to
perform various task.
Toolbars Rows of Screen buttons
Dialog Box It is a box that appears on the screen. It
collect information from the user and display helpful
messages.
Software Management
Installing & Removing Software

It must be installed on a computer Software for personal

computers typically comes on CDs or is downloaded
from the Web.
The software is physically installed in your computer
and runs from your Hard Drive.
Most operating systems have an add/remove program
feature.
Installer vs Uninstaller Files
Installed SW Vs. Web-Based SW

Installed Software: Software you buy from market or

download from the Internet to your computer. The
software is physically installed in your computer and
runs from your Hard Drive. Usually these kinds of
software are wrapped inside a CD case when you buy it
from market. Example: MS Office, Games etc.
Web Based Software: Software that are run from the
Internet. Example: Online games, Google Earth, Google
Maps
Software Distribution
How Is Software Distributed

Packaged Software, mass produced

Custom Software, perform functions to a specific to a
business or industry
Open Source Software, provided for use, modification
and redistribution
Shareware, distributed free for trial period
Freeware, copyright software provided at no cost
Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright
restriction
How Is Application Software Written
How Is Application Software Written

Programming Languages
Sets of keywords, symbols, and a system of rules for
constructing statements by which humans can
communicate instructions to be executed by a
computer
Different languages have different characteristics
PHP, C#, C, Objective C, JAVA, Python
Software Issues and Trends
Software Issues & Trends

Because software is such an important part of todays

computer systems, software issues have received
increased attention.
We'll talk about
Software bugs
Copyright
Software licensing
Open-source software
Software upgrades.
Software Bugs

Defect in a computer program that keeps it from

performing as it is designed to perform
Tips for reducing impact of software bugs
Register all software so that you can receive bug
alerts, fixes, and patches
Check the manual or read-me files for work-arounds
Access support area of the manufacturers Web site
for patches
Install the latest software updates
Copyrights and Licenses

Most software products are protected by law using

copyright or licensing provisions,
you are given unlimited use of software on one or two
computers
you pay for your usage - if you use the software
more, you pay more
Some software now requires that you register or activate
it before it can be fully used
Open-Source Software

Software freely available to anyone in a form that can

be easily modified Some widely used
Open-source software packages: Linux OS, MySQL,
Apache, FireFox, Open Office.
Open-source software is often more reliable and
secure than commercial software.(Could be other-way
around)
Open-source systems can contain hidden costs,
particularly for user support or solving problems with
the software
Software Upgrades

Software companies revise their programs and sell

new versions periodically
Revised software may or may not offer any major
additional capabilities
Revised software can contain bugs or errors
Software upgrades usually cost much less than the
original purchase price
That's It!!!