SS 1 WEEK FOUR LESSON NOTE (ICT_323)

 

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TOPIC: COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Introduction  

Software application platforms are used by millions of people every day. They are designed to help with specific task, simplify workflows and improve communication.

Application Software

Application software is a type of computer program that performs specific personal, educational and business function. Each application is designed assist end-users in accomplishing a variety of tasks which may be related to productivity, creativity or communication

Classes of Application Software

There are two classes of application software:

1.     Application package

2.     User application package

Application package: these are standard programs written by program experts in order to help those who are not skillful in programming to make use of their computers.

Application software/ package

Popular programs

Domains of application

Word processing

Microsoft office word, Corel word perfect

Business, home, personal

Spread sheet

Microsoft office excel, Corel quarto Pro

Business, home, personal

Desktop publishing

Adobe Ink Design, Adobe page maker, Corel Venture

Business, home, personal, education, multimedia and graphics.

Presentation graphics

Microsoft office PowerPoint, Corel presentation

Business, home, personal, education, multimedia and graphics.

Database

Microsoft office Access, SQL server, oracle, DB2

Business, home, personal education

Communication

Internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Netscape Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Paint or image editing

Adobe illustrator, adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw.

Business, home, personal, education.

 

 

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