Chapter 3 : Software for System

Application Software : 

• it consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/ or assist with personal tasks.

1. To make business activities more efficient

• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Database

1. To assist with graphics and multimedia projects

• Desktop Publishing
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Multimedia Authoring

1. To support home, personal, and educational taks

• Legal
• Tax preparation
• Personal finance

1. To facilitate communications

• E-mail
• Blogging
• Chat room

- System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer's hardware

• Utility programs

Business software

• application software that assists people while performing business activities

1. Word processing
2. Spreadsheet
3. Database
4. Presentation
5. Note taking
6. Personal information manager
7. Business software for phones
8. Business software suites
9. Project management 
10. Accounting
11. Document Management
12. Enterprise computing software

Word processing software : allows users to create and manipulate documents

Developing a document : 1. Create a document

                                          2. Edit a document

                                          3. Format a document

Spreadsheet software : allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculation.

Database : collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data

• Database software allows users to create, access and manage a database

Presentation software : allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas,                                               messages and other information to a group.

Note taking software : enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings or sketches                                      anywhere on a page.

Software suite : collection of individual programs available together as a unit

Personal information manager (PIM) : software that includes Appointment calender, Address book,                                                                    and Notepad.

Project management software : allows users to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events,                                                                  resources, and costs of a project.

Accounting software : help companies record and report their financial transactions.

Document management software : provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through                                                           documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by                                                         any user
Enterprise computing software : typically require special computing solutions for various functional                                                        units

i ) Web page authoring software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include                multimedia and interactive content.

Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use ：

• Personal finance software
• Legal software
• Tax preparation software
• Personal DTP software
• Personal paint/ image editing software
• Personal photo editing software
• Clip art/ image gallery
• Video and audio editing software
• Home design/ landscaping software
• Travel and mapping software
• Reference software
• Educational software
• Entertainment software