Chapter 6

Application Software
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 Acquiring Software

• Commercial software
– Software that must be purchased
– Stand alone products
• Solve one type of problem
– Software suites
• Integrated tools that work together
• Solve many problems
– Shareware
• Try before you buy
• May deactivate if not purchased
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 Microsoft Office

Word processing Microsoft Word

Spreadsheet Microsoft Excel

Database Microsoft Access

Presentation Graphics Microsoft PowerPoint

Personal information Microsoft Outlook

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 Acquiring Software

• Freeware
• No obligation to purchase
• Donations often accepted
• Software may be distributed freely
• Public domain software

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 Acquiring Software

• Open source
• Programs distributed with source code
• Allows users to modify the software
• Modifications and comments are welcome
• Linux and OpenOffice

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 Word Processing Programs

• Creates text documents

• Graphics and other objects are supported
• Professional quality can be achieved
• Simple web pages may be created

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 Spreadsheet Programs

• Calculates numbers and finances

• Data viewable in many ways
• Tables
• Graphs
• Complex calculations can be
automated
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 Presentation Programs

• Creates slides or transparencies

• Complete set is a presentation
• Enhances a speech or lecture
• Color and animation enhance the slides

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 Personal Information Managers

• PIM software
• Keep track of contact information
• Track upcoming events and times
• MS Outlook is popular

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 Personal Information Managers
• Data organization
• Contact information organized by last name
• Users may search for data
• Appointment reminders can be set

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 Graphic File Formats

• Bitmapped images
– Most common image type
– Also called raster images
– Image is drawn using a pixel grid
– Each grid contains a color
– Color depth
• Number of usable colors
– Used to store drawings or photographs
– Resizing image can reduce quality
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 Graphic File Formats

• Vector images
• Drawn using mathematical formulas
• Formulas describe the line properties
• CAD and animation software
• Resizing image will not reduce quality

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 Graphic File Formats

• File formats and compatibility

• Method for storing an image
• Each method has pros and cons
• Some formats are proprietary
• Graphic software can handle all formats

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 Graphic File Formats

• Common bitmapped file formats

• BMP
• EMF
• GIF
• JPG
• PICT
• PNG
• TIFF
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 Acquiring Images

• Scanners
• Like a photocopier
• Image is saved onto disk
• Scanners import a variety of formats

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 Acquiring Images

• Digital cameras
• Stores digitized images
• Uses long term storage
• Image is usually a JPG file

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 Acquiring Images

• Digital video cameras

• Stores full motion video
• Uses long term storage
• Movie can be transferred to DVD

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 Acquiring Images

• Clip art
• Originally a book with images
• Now a CD with images
• Most office suites include a selection
• Additional clip art is online

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 Graphics Software

• Paint programs
• Create bitmap images
• Includes sophisticated tools
• Artists draw with several brushes
• Objects drawn become permanent
• Windows Paint

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 Graphics Software

• Draw programs
• Create vector based images
• Used when accuracy is critical
• Objects have an outline and fill
• Both have line style and color
• Can fill using pictures
• Adobe Illustrator

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 Graphics Software

• Photo-editing software
• Modify and manipulate digital images
• Work at the pixel level
• Images can be enhanced
• Picture flaws can be repaired
• Pictures can be completely changed
• Photoshop and GIMP

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 Graphics Software

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

• Generates vector files
• Engineering and design fields
• Drawings accurate to the millimeter
• AutoCAD

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 Graphics Software

• 3D modeling software
• Generates three dimensional images
• Image can be shaped on screen
• Image is animated frame by frame

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 Graphics Software

• Computer generated imaging

• Generates photo realistic images
• Used for movies and television
• Software eliminates tedious parts

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 Multimedia Basics

• Medium
• Way of sharing information
• Voice, pictures, text
• More effective with multiple mediums
• Multimedia presents information with one medium

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 Multimedia Basics

• Interactivity
• Users and program respond
• Users can control the content
• Main difference between TV and computer

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