Computer Software Computer Software Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Computer Software 2 3 Chapter Contents  Section A: Software Basics  Section B: Popular Applications  Section C: Buying Software  Section D: Installing Software and Upgrades  Section E: Security Software Chapter 3: Computer Software 3 3 SECTION A Software Basics Software Basics  Software Categories  Application Software  Device Drivers Chapter 3: Computer Software 4 3 Software Categories Chapter 3: Computer Software 5 3 Device Drivers  A device driver is software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer Chapter 3: Computer Software 6 3 SECTION B Popular Applications Popular Applications  Document Production Software  Spreadsheet Software  “Number Crunching” Software  Database Software  Graphics Software Chapter 3: Computer Software 7 3 SECTION B Popular Applications Popular Applications  Music Software  Video Editing and DVD Authoring Software  Educational and Reference Software  Entertainment Software  Business Software Chapter 3: Computer Software 8 3 Document Production Software  Assists you with composing, editing, designing, printing, and electronically publishing documents – Word processing – Desktop publishing – Web authoring Chapter 3: Computer Software 9 3 Document Production Software Document production software makes it easy to get your ideas down on your screen-based “paper.” Chapter 3: Computer Software 10 3 Document Production Software  Document production software may include: – Spelling checker • Spelling dictionary – Thesaurus – Grammar checker – Feature to analyze the reading level • Readability formula – Search and Replace feature [...]... – Paint software Photo editing software Drawing software 3-D graphics software CAD software Presentation software Chapter 3: Computer Software 23 3 Graphics Software A computer- based presentation consists of a series of slides, created with presentation software Chapter 3: Computer Software 24 3 Music Software Allows you to make your own digital voice and music recordings – Audio editing software. .. GPL Chapter 3: Computer Software 34 3 SECTION D Installing Software and Upgrades Installation Basics Installing Local Applications Installing Portable Software and Web Apps Software Updates Uninstalling Software Chapter 3: Computer Software 35 3 Installation Basics Software installation is a process that places a program into a computer so that it can be run or executed Chapter 3: Computer Software. .. specific cell Chapter 3: Computer Software 18 3 “Number Crunching” Software Provides a structured environment dedicated to a particular number crunching task – Statistical software – Mathematical modeling software – Money management software • Personal finance software – Tax preparation software Chapter 3: Computer Software 19 3 Database Software A database is a collection of data – Database software. .. entertainment software – Role-playing – Action – Adventure – Puzzle – Simulation – Sports – Strategy Chapter 3: Computer Software 28 3 SECTION Buying Software C Consumer Basics Software Copyrights and Licenses Chapter 3: Computer Software 29 3 Consumer Basics Most operating systems include a handful of small applications and a good variety of useful utility software Chapter 3: Computer Software 30... database Chapter 3: Computer Software 20 3 Database Software Database software provides tools for specifying fields for a series of records Chapter 3: Computer Software 21 3 Database Software A query language such as SQL (Structured Query Language) provides a set of commands for locating and manipulating data – Natural language query – Query by example Chapter 3: Computer Software 22 3 Graphics Software. .. music recordings – Audio editing software – CD ripper software – Audio encoding software – Ear training software – Notation software – Computer- aided music software – MIDI sequencing software Chapter 3: Computer Software 25 3 Video Editing and DVD Authoring Software  Provides a set of tools for – Transferring video footage from a camcorder to a computer – Clipping out unwanted footage – Assembling... Chapter 3: Computer Software 30 3 Consumer Basics A software suite is a collection of application software sold as a single package Chapter 3: Computer Software 31 3 Consumer Basics Available in many types of stores Software contained on distribution media Make sure your computer meets the system requirements Chapter 3: Computer Software 32 3 Software Copyrights and Licenses form of legal protection... effects – Adding a sound track Chapter 3: Computer Software 26 3 Educational and Reference Software Educational software – Helps you learn and practice new skills Reference software – Provides a collection of information and a way to access that information – Generally shipped on CD or DVD, or accessed on the Web Chapter 3: Computer Software 27 3 Entertainment Software Computer games are the most popular...3 Document Production Software The format for a document refers to the way that all elements are arranged on the page Chapter 3: Computer Software 11 3 Document Production Software By defining a style, you can apply multiple font attributes with a single click Chapter 3: Computer Software 12 3 Document Production Software DTP frames give you exact control over the position... as a figure and a caption on top of it Chapter 3: Computer Software 13 3 Document Production Software Additional capabilities of word processing software include: – Automatically generating table of contents and index – Numbering and positioning footnotes – Providing document templates – Exporting to HTML format Chapter 3: Computer Software 14 3 Spreadsheet Software  A spreadsheet uses rows and columns . Computer Software Computer Software Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Computer Software 2 3 Chapter Contents  Section A: Software Basics  Section. Basics  Software Categories  Application Software  Device Drivers Chapter 3: Computer Software 4 3 Software Categories Chapter 3: Computer Software