计算机应用基础(双语)课件PPTChapter 03.pptx

Chapter 3System and Application SoftwareWhat’s inside ?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition In this chapter you will learn about:Operating System softwareApplications softwareThe types of tasks they can carry outUtility SoftwareWhat is software?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition Instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a task is a computer program Programs form software to do tasks such as:Document productionVideo editingGraphic designWeb browsingWhat is software?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition Software is classified as system software or application softwareSystem software is used to help computers carry out its basic operating functionsApplication software is used to help people carry out tasks such as creating documents, tracking finances, and editing photosWhat is software?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition What is software?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition System and application software work together to perform tasksWhat is software?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition Application software is subcategorized in a variety of waysProductivity software refers to word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applicationsA software suite is related software bundled togetherMicrosoft Office SuiteCorelDRAW Graphic suiteWhat is software?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition Business software is a broad umbrella for vertical and horizontal market softwareVertical market software is designed to automate specialized tasks in a specific marketHorizontal market software is generic software any business can usePayrollAccountingProject managementWhat is software?Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition Groupware is a type of application software frequently used in businessUsed to help several people collaborateMedia Player is a software application that plays media files such as music and videosPlug-ins add functionality to other programs such as browsersWhat is an operating system?Practical Computer Literacy