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Editor's Notes

• #2: Introduce the topic, no other notes needed for this page since it is just an introduction to the project
• #3: Application software is basically everything on a computer you use that makes stuff easierWithout applications a person can not do much on a computer; word processing, games, and websites like facebook and skype all count as applications.Applications are everywhere on computers, phones, and more.The various types of software are Productivity Software, Word Processing Software, Spreadsheet Software, Presentation Software, Database Software, Personal Information Management (PIM) Software, Mobile Software and Rich Internet Application (RIA) ; we will learn more about this later in the presentation.
• #4: Productivity software is what people use to literally “be productive” and accomplish tasks.- focuses on major capabilities of computers – document production, numerical analysis, information management, and graphicsMicrosoft office is the most recognized and popular type of productivity software.Microsoft office is actually considered a software suite though because it is a collection of application software. It has word processing, spreadsheets (excel), database, and presentation software (powerpoint). Hyperlink on picture.Productivity software include.Word Processing software:Microsoft word the most popular: IBM Lotus SmartSuite, Apple iWork, are all examples of word processors besides word. Comes with all the tool necessary (spell check, highlighting, bullet lists, footnotes etc……)Spreadsheets Software: Spreadsheet programs have many built-in functions for science and business. Math is done easily and you have countless possibilities of graphs and tables to display the information in.Database software: Microsoft Access, FileMaker, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database are all examples of database software. Its used to store large groups of information. DBMS (database management system) can do almost all basic functions of a business. The database software can track/analyze bonds and stocks as well. The database software is used to predict weather based on previous days. Presentation SoftwareMicrosoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote and Freelance Graphics. Web-based presentation software includes Google Docs, Zoho Show, and SlideRocket
• #5: The personal information management software is made up of applications that help manage, organize and store informationMicrosoft Outlook is a very popular form of PIM software, and that comes in the Microsoft office software suite.Google calendar is also another commonly used web based form of PIM softwarePIM software is used on home computers as well as on mobile smartphones.Calendars, to-do-lists, and contact books are some examples of tasks that PIM software can completePIM software has countless organization tools as well that include:Color codingAlphabetical orderOrdering by dateOrdering by subject
• #6: Managing Information Software – does almost everything you need to manage a business. It gathers, stores, tracks, retrieves, and organizes all the information necessary for a business. It can do inventory, expenses, daily schedules, job summary's and much more.Gathers all the information and turns them into reports with relative ease.
• #7: Software that lets groups combine work within the softwareMostly web basedGroupware is one of the great technological advances in group work and work that needs to be contributed on by multiple sources.Google docs, and cloud computing allow you to access info through the web wherever you are.Google docs, make it so a group can all work on the same exact file without having to email back and forth and edit separate documents. With Google docs there is one document that anyone invited can contribute to.All about google docs and its advantages
• #8: This makes a lot of software online free for anyone to use, or at the very least, less expensive than buying desktop software.The installation of the software is very easy and using the software is extremely convenient since it works through the web.Online storage is usually included free as wellHigh speed internet and programs like AJAX and JavaScript made cloud computing and RIA’s a possibility.Google Docs, Zoho applications, Adobe.com, SlideRocket, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Office Web Apps are all examples or RIA’sRIA’s lessen the need for large disk drives, and eventually everything might run through the web.
• #9: - Designed for mobile devices PIM (Personal Information Software) is most popular but Web-delivered services have also become very popularFacebook Mobile, YouTube, Games, GPS, and social apps.Hyperlink to app store.
• #10: Can access info on wide variety of topics – books, weather, sports, music
• #11: They often come with preinstalled software.Thus, important to keep it updated in order to run smoothly.
• #12: Wide variety of sources that software can come from.
• #13: Once installation is complete…Software is prone to bugs (errors in software code) and attacks over internetUpdates are provided in order to fix bugs, patch security holes, improve functionality, add new features (updates can often be beneficial)Recommended that you update as soon as it is available by selecting automatic updates or checking vendor website periodicallyVideo on how to update smartphone apps.
• #14: Last part of managing software involves…Important that software is properly removed b/c it can maintain presence in many areas of operating system- Windows 7 = use “Uninstall a program” feature- Mac OS = drag program icon from applications window to trash can