Intro to ICT - Chapter 6 By Dr.
Naeem Ahmed
Chapter 6
Applications Software
By
Dr. Naeem Ahmed
Application Software
• Programs that allow a user to perform specific tasks on a computer
• Word processing, playing games, preparing taxes, browsing the Web,
listening to music, etc.
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The Basics of Application Software
• Software Ownership Rights
– Specify the allowable use of the program
– Software license
• Specifies the conditions under which a buyer of the
software can use it
– Commercial Software
• Copyrighted software that is developed and sold for
profit
• Typically comes with a single--user license
The Basics of Application Software cont…
– Shareware
• Copyrighted software distributed on the honor system
• Consumers should either pay for it or uninstall it after
the trial period
– Freeware
• Copyrighted software programs that are given away by
the author for others to use free of charge
– Public Domain Software
• Software that is not copyrighted and ownership rights
have been donated to the public domain
– Open Source Software
• Programs with source code made available to the
general public
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The Basics of Application Software cont…
The Basics of Application Software
Desktop vs. Mobile Software
– Mobile phones and mobile
devices typically require
mobile software called
apps
• Specifically designed for
a specific type of device
• Wide range of software
available
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The Basics of Application Software
Installed vs. Web-Based Software
– Installed Software
• Must be installed on the
computer before it can be
run
• Can be purchased in
physical form
• Can be downloaded from
the Internet
The Basics of Application Software
Installed vs. Web-Based Software
– Web--based Software
• Is delivered on--demand via the Web
• Advantages
– Files can be accessed from any computer with an
Internet connection
– Ease of implementation
– Improved collaboration capabilities
– Always working with the most current version of
software
• Potential Disadvantages
– Online applications tend to run more slowly
– Have file size limits
– Cost may eventually exceed the cost of purchasing a
similar installed version of the software
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The Basics of Application Software
Installed vs. Web-Based Software
– Software Suites
• Collection of software programs bundled together and
sold as a single software package
• Office suites are used by most businesses/individuals
– Word processing software
– Spreadsheet software
– Database software
– Presentation graphics software
– Additional productivity tools like calendars,
messaging programs, or collaboration tools
• Cost is lower than buying each program separately
The Basics of Application Software
Common Software Commands
– Toolbars, Menus, Keyboard
Shortcuts, and the Ribbon
• Provide access to most
commands in application
programs
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Intro to ICT - Chapter 6 By Dr. Naeem Ahmed
The Basics of Application Software
Common Software Commands
• Ribbon used in Microsoft Office 2007 and later
– Commands are organized into groups located
on tabs
– Contextual tabs appear on the Ribbon as
needed and contain special commands
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