Software.pptx
- 2. 1. System Software – Any software required to support the production or execution of application programs, but which is not specific to any particular application. Common operating systems include Windows, the Macintosh OS, OS/2 and UNIX.
- 3. 2. Application Software – Designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related tasks. Examples of application software are as follows: a. Word processing software - Creates, edits, saves, and prints documents. Example: MS Word, WordPerfect, Ami Pro, MacWrite. b. Spreadsheet software - An electronic spreadsheet consisting of rows and columns is used to present and analyze data. Example: MS Excel, Lotus 123, Quattro Pro.
- 4. c. Database management software - Used to structure a database, a large collection of computer programs. Data is organized as fields and records for easy retrieval. Example: MS Access, dBase, Fox Pro, Oracle. d. Graphic software - Graphics programs display results of data manipulation for easier analysis and presentation. Example: Macromedia Flash, Harvard Graphics, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop
- 5. People ware - Refers to people involved in the data processing operations such as the system administrator, office workers, students and others.