Professor Michael J. Losacco CIS 1150 – Introduction to Computer Information Systems Application Software Chapter 3

Chapter3 2/17 Overview Differentiate Software Distribution Types Discuss General Purpose Applications Discuss Specialized Applications Describe Graphics Programs Describe Mobile Apps & App Stores Discuss Software Suites Describe Office & Cloud Suites

Chapter3 3/17 Introduction Application Software End User Software Used for a Variety of Tasks Make Users More Productive Assist with Personal Tasks Types General Purpose Applications Specialized Applications Mobile Apps

Chapter3 4/17 Software Distribution Licensed Customized Shareware Distributed Free for Trial Period Warez Web Application

Chapter3 5/17 Software Distribution Freeware Copyrighted Free of Charge Open Source Collaborative Effort Free of Charge Public-Domain Freeware Donated for Public Use No Copyright Restrictions

Chapter3 6/17 Compatibility Upgrade Version Major Release Minor Downward Compatible Data Can be Used by Older Version Upward Compatible Old Data Can be Used by Newer Version

Chapter3 7/17 User Interface (UI) Controls How Data is Entered Determines How Information Displays Command-line Typed Commands Graphical User Interface (GUI) Uses Visuals Such as Icons & Menus Represents: Program Instruction

Chapter3 8/17 General Purpose Applications Word Processors Text-based Documents Spreadsheets Numeric Data & Charts Database Management Systems Organizes Large Amounts of Data Presentation Graphics Communicate Ideas & Messages to Group

Chapter3 9/17 Specialized Applications CAD (Computer-aided Design) Engineering Architectural Scientific Design Desktop Publishing Precise Layout Control Type Size Spacing Color

Chapter3 10/17 Specialized Applications Image Editing Create & Modify Digital Images Painting Tools Layering Tools Masking Tools Illustration Create & Modify Vector Images Use Shapes, Lines, & Curves

Chapter3 11/17 Specialized Applications Image Galleries Libraries of Electronic Images Types Stock Photographs Clip Art Web Authoring Create Web Pages Without Using a Programming Language

Chapter3 12/17 Specialized Applications Audio / Video Editing Modify a Segment AKA Clip Fade Zoom Splice

Chapter3 13/17 Specialized Applications Accounting Record & Report Financial Transactions General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll

Chapter3 14/17 Specialized Applications Project Management Plan Schedule Track Analyze Events Resources Costs

Chapter3 15/17 Mobile Apps Programs for Smartphones or Tablets Acquired from App Stores Apple’s App Store Google Play Appointment Calendar Address Book ToDo List Synchronization

Chapter3 16/17 Software Suites Applications Bundled Together Less Expensive Than Separate Purchases Work Well Together Share Common Features Office Suites Microsoft Office Cloud Suites Accessed from Internet Google Docs

Chapter3 17/17 Careers in IT Software Engineer Analyze User Needs, Create Application Software Focus on Design and Development of Programs Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Skills in Mathematics and Engineering Annual Salary of $53,000 - $97,000