Software

- A set of instructions or
programs used to
operate computers
and related devices.
Basic types of software
System Software
￮ Computer programs that we use
to start and run a computer.

￮ Files and programs that make up

a computer’s operating system.

￮ Assemblers, compilers, file management

Tools, system utilities, and debuggers. 2
● “Low-level” Software

● Generates User Interface

and allows Operating
System to interact with the
hardware.

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 Functions that System Software Performs
❖ Starting up the computer.
❖ Opening, executing and running applications.
❖ Storing, retrieving and copying files.
❖ Formatting disks.
❖ Reducing file sizes.
❖ Backing up the contents of a hard disk.
❖ Serves as the interface between the user, the application,
software and the computer’s hardware.
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Operating System

● The software that supports a

computer's basic functions,
such as scheduling tasks,
executing applications, and
controlling peripherals.

Ex. Windows, OS X, Linux

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● An operating system is a software
that communicates with the
hardware and allows other programs
to run.

● Every desktop computer, laptop,

tablet, or smartphone includes and
operating system that provides basic
functionality for the device.

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 User Interface
The user and a computer
system interact, in particular
the use of input devices and
software.
Ex. Screens, keyboards, mouse,
desktop appearance,
application. 7
Command Line
Interface (CLI)
❖ A user type keywords or press
special keys on the keyboard to
enter data and instructions.

❖ The set of demands a user uses

to interact with the computer is
called the command language. 8
Graphical User
Interface (GUI)
A visual way of
interacting with a
computer using items
such as windows, icons,
and menus, used by
most modern operating
systems. 9
 Utility Programs
A program that performs a very
specific task, usually related to
managing system resources.

“Memory-resident programs”

Basic Utility Programs:

Files/Folders, Copy, Cut, Paste,
File Search and Compare, Disk
format, Bluetooth, etc.
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Application
Software
 Application
Software

“
● An application is any program, or group of programs, that is
designed for the end user.

● Include such things as database programs, word processors,

Web browsers and spreadsheets.

● It may be bundled with system software or published alone

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Application Software
Functions
➔ managing information
➔ manipulating data
➔ constructing visuals
➔ coordinating resources
➔ calculating figures

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Application
Software

➔ Pre-written Application
➔ Custom Application
➔ Personal Productivity Software
➔ Integrated Applications

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Pre-written Application
Mass market generated

Programs that are written by programers

for a general purpose

“Ready made” programs that are

available to anyone

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Example:

Microsoft Word is designed for the mass public as a diverse solution

to the many different needs of its users.

It does not, however, cater to any specific entity like custom

software would.

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Custom Application

Applications designed for a specific user or group of users

within an organization.

More expensive compared to other software

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Custom Application
Functions:
➔ To address their needs precisely as
opposed to the more traditional and
widespread pre-written app

➔ Eases the overall workflow, having

only the features that are useful for
this area

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Example: Banking Apps

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Personal Productivity
Software

● Productivity software makes people more efficient

and effective in their daily activities.

● It’s becoming more popular and more in demand to

learn for employment.

Function:
To aid and facilitate in people's tasks
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 Word Examples:
PROCESSING Microsoft Word, Notepad

This program allows the user to

create or edit a typed document
in the most convenient way

Functions: change format of font,

color, size, add clip art, customize
margins

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 Electronic Function:

Spreadsheets To create macros/sequence

which hold a series of
keystrokes and instructions
Program used to organize and
store data in rows and columns
Example: Microsoft Excel
in a worksheet.

More then 15 million cells can

hold data. Cells can hold
numbers, formula or functions

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 GRAPHICS

Presentation of data through

visual representations of the
information.

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 GRAPHICS Function:
➔ helps users to create, edit,
Presentation of data through and manipulate images.
visual representations of the
information.
Examples:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, Corel Draw or Paint,

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 Presentation
GRAPHICS
Example: Microsoft Powerpoint
Presentation software provides the
tools that users need to combine text,
graphics, animations, and sound
into a series of electronic slides.

Function:
To help support a speech or public
presentation of information.

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 Database
MANAGEMENT
Example: SDMS
Databases are designed and built
for a specific purpose and for an
intended group of users.

Functions:
Collects data and allows access,
retrieval and use of the data.

Once the data is stored, you can

sort it, query it, and generate
reports from it.
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Integrated Application

All programs in an integrated package are accessed via a

common launching pad.

These are used in personal computers where the most

commonly used and most similar programs are grouped
together in one application.

Example:
Microsoft Office

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Integrated Applications

Types:

➔ Desktop Publishing
➔ Business Software
➔ Communications Software

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Desktop Publishing
A tool for graphic designers and non-designers
to create visual communications such as brochures,
business cards, greeting cards, web pages, posters,
and more

Example:
Canva, Adobe, Corel, Microsoft, Quark and Serif

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Business Software
Software that helps a business to accomplish specific goals
through the applied principles that the software supports.

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Business Software
Common types of software used in business are:

· word processing programs

· business invoicing programs
· billing programs
· payroll software
· database software
· asset management software
· desktop publishing programs
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Communications
Software
an application or program designed to pass information from one
system to another.

Such software provides remote access to systems and transmits

files in a multitude of formats between computers

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Communications
Software

email, are asynchronous

Web conferencing and video chat are synchronous -- allowing all
parties to communicate in real-time.

Example: skype, facetime, yahoo, gmail, messenger, oovoo

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 Desktop Software
￮ Runs on a Mac, Windows, or Linux
that is set up in one place.
￮ Runs a stand-alone software - it
does not require a web browser.
● It enables connecting,
accessing and controlling the
data and resources of the
remote/destination computer in
such a way that the user is able
to access locally.

￮ Must be installed to your computer

or laptop.
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 ● Remote desktop software primarily enables a local user to have
complete access to the desktop environment and resources of a
remote computer.

￮ Mainly designed for and used by ￮ Some of the popular remote

system/network administrators desktop software includes:
or technicians to log in to
remote users' computers to
￮ GoToMyPC
perform tasks such as:
￮ Team Viewer
￮ Windows' native Remote
￮ Resolving technical issues
Desktop Connection
￮ Installing applications
￮ Removing viruses
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Mobile Applications
❖ Software programs developed for mobile devices
such as smartphones and tablets.

❖ An app is usually smaller in scope than a mobile

website, offers more interactivity, and presents
more specific information in a format that's easy
and intuitive to use on a mobile device.

❖ Purpose: Navigation, Entertainment, Sports, Fitness,

etc.
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