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1 Business Software What is database software? p. 145 Allows you to create, access, and manage data Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data Next

2 Business Software What are the parts of a database? p. 145 Fig. 3-11 Next  A table contains records  A record is a row in a table that contains information about a given person, product, object, or event  A field is a column in a table that contains a specific category of data within a record

3 Business Software When a database is designed, a unique but descriptive field name is assigned to each field

4 Business Software Entering individual records is called populating the table

5 Business Software How do you extract information from a database? p. 145 Can be sent as a report to the printer Run queries to retrieve data Next

6 Business Software

7 What is presentation graphics software? p. 146 Fig. 3-12 Next  Used to create visual aids for presentations  A presentation is sometimes called a slide show  Some packages offer templates for various presentations(company meeting, financial report, marketing plan, progress report, employee orientation, training)  Automatic timing  How a presentation is viewed?

8 Business Software What is note taking software? p. 147 Fig. 3-14 Next  Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page  Notes are organized like a notebook

9 Business Software What is Personal Information Manager Software? p. 148 Fig. 3-15 Next  Includes a calendar, address book, notepad, and synchronization with desktop computer  Most PDAs and many smart phones include PIM functionality

10 Create documents and worksheets Manage databases and lists Create slide showsTake notes Business Software What can you do with PDA business software? p. 148 Next Manage budgets and finances View and edit photographs Read electronic books Plan travel routes Compose and read e-mail messages Send instant messages Browse the Web

11 Business Software What is a software suite? p. 148 A collection of individual programs sold as a single package Two major advantages: lower costease of use Next

12 Business Software What is project management software? p. 149 Fig. 3-16  Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project Next

13 Business Software What is accounting software? p. 149 Fig. 3-17 Next  Helps companies record and report their financial transactions

14 Business Software What is document management software? p. 150 Fig. 3-18 Next  Provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Document Management Software below Chapter 3

15 MarketingSalesDistribution Customer Service IT Business Software What is enterprise computing software? p. 150  Large organizations require special computing solutions  Each functional unit has specialized software requirements Next Human Resources AccountingEngineering Manufacturing

16 Graphics and Multimedia Software What are some popular graphics and multimedia software products? p. 151 Fig. 3-19 Next

17 Graphics and Multimedia Software What is computer-aided design (CAD)? p. 151 Fig. 3-20 Next  Sophisticated application software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs

18 Graphics and Multimedia Software What is desktop publishing software? p. 152 Fig. 3-21 Next  Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors

19 Graphics and Multimedia Software What is paint/image editing software? p. 152 Fig. 3-22 Next  Used to create and modify graphical images  Sometimes called illustration software

20 Graphics and Multimedia Software What is professional photo editing software? p. 152 - 153 Fig. 3-23 Next  Allows users to customize digital photographs  Save images in a variety of file formats

21 Graphics and Multimedia Software What is video and audio editing software? p. 153 Fig. 3-24 Next  Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip  Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips

22 Graphics and Multimedia Software What is multimedia authoring software? p. 154 Fig. 3-25 Next  Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application

23 Graphics and Multimedia Software p. 154 animation graphical images audio video organize manage maintain Web pages and/or Web sites Next  Helps users of all skill levels to create Web pages  Some application software programs include Web page authoring programs What is Web page authoring software?

24 Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use What software products are available for home, personal, and educational use? p. 156 - 160 Figs. 3-30–3-38 Next Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Legal Software, Personal DTP Software, Home Design/Landscaping Software, and Reference Software below Chapter 3

25 Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use Video: Your Very Own Video Game Oracle Next CLICK TO START

26 Internet Telephony Blogging Instant messaging Newsgroups / Message Board FTP Application Software for Communications What software facilitates communication? p. 161 Fig. 3-39 Video conferencing Chat rooms Web browsers E-mail Next

27 Popular Utility Programs What are some widely used stand-alone utility programs? p. 162 Fig. 3-40 Next Antivirus Program Personal Firewall Spyware Remover Internet Filters File Manager File Compression Backup Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Antivirus Programs below Chapter 3 Media Player CD/DVD Burning PC Maintenance

28 Web-based Software What is a Web application? p. 163 Figs. 3-41 Next  A software application that obtains information from the Web  Some Web applications store your data and information at their site  Some are free

29 Web-based Software What is an application service provider (ASP)? p. 164 Third-party organization that manages and distributes software and services on the Web Allows companies to outsource information technology (IT) needs Next

30 Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Online Help? p. 164 - 165 Fig. 3-42a Next  Electronic equivalent of a user manual

31 Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Web-based Help? p. 164 - 165 Fig. 3-42b Next  A Web site linked from Online Help  Provides updates and more resources to respond to technical issues about a program  Some Web sites contain chat rooms where a user can talk directly with a technical support person

32 Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an Application How can I learn more about a software package? p. 165 Fig. 3-43 Next  Books  Web  School

33  Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web  Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an Application What is Web-based training (WBT)? p. 165 - 166 Fig. 3-44 Next Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click E-Learning below Chapter 3

34 Summary of Application Software Application software Business software Graphics and multimedia software Software for home, personal, and educational use Software for communications Web-based software Learning aids and support tools within an application Chapter 3 Complete Widely used utility programs


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