1. Work in group
BY ROCIO MAYEN
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2. What is software?
 The software is anything that can be stored electronically.
The storage devices display devices are hardware.
 Software is often divided into two categories:
 systems software : Includes the operating system and all
the utilities that enable the computer to function.
 applications software : Includes programs that do real
work for users. For example, word processors,
spreadsheets, and database management systems fall under
the category of applications software
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3. Types of software:
 Word Processing software - Use this kind of tool to create
worksheets, type letters, type papers, etc.
 Desktop Publishing software - Use this software to make
signs, banners, greeting cards, illustrative
worksheets, newsletters, etc.
 Spreadsheet software - Use this kind of tool to compute
number-intensive problems such as
budgeting, forecasting, etc. A spreadsheet will plot nice graphs
very easily.
 Database software - Use this software to store data such as
address, membership and other text information. A database
can be used to easily sort and organize records.

4.  Internet Browsers - This software allows one to surf the
Web. Often they can read email and create Web pages too.
 Email programs - These programs send and receive email.
 Graphics Programs (pixel-based) - This software allows
one to touch up photographs and create graphics from scratch
 Graphics Programs (vector-based) - This software
creates graphics that are similar to illustrations or cartoon
drawings.
 Communications software - This software allows two
computers with modems to communicate through
audio, video, and/or chat-based means.
 Presentation software - Use this software to create
multimedia stacks of cards/screens that can effectively
present a lesson or a sales pitch. The user often clicks on
buttons to advance to the next screen in a sequence.

5. Software Applications and Operating
Systems
 applicable for both software applications and
operating systems.
 -program features that must be contained in
software for the product to meet the standards.
 impossible to give specific coding techniques.

6. Examples
operating systems
Compilers
utilities for managing computer resources
Database programs
processors
spreadsheets

7. Types of application software
 Word Processing Software: This software enables users to create and edit documents. The
most popular examples of this type of software are MS-Word, WordPad and Notepad among
other text editors.
Database Software: Database is a structured collection of data. A computer database relies on
database software to organize data and enable database users to perform database operations.
Database software allows users to store and retrieve data from databases. Examples are
Oracle, MSAccess, etc.
Spreadsheet Software: Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 and Apple Numbers are some examples of
spreadsheet software. Spreadsheet software allows users to perform calculations using
spreadsheets. They simulate paper worksheets by displaying multiple cells that make up a grid.
Multimedia Software: They allow users to create and play audio and video files. They are
capable of playing media files. Audio converters, audio players, burners, video encoders and
decoders are some forms of multimedia software. Examples of this type of software include Real
Player and Media Player.
Presentation Software: The software that is used to display information in the form of a slide
show is known as presentation software. This type of software includes three
functions, namely, editing that allows insertion and formatting of text, methods to include
graphics in the text and a functionality of executing slide shows. Microsoft PowerPoint is the
best example of presentation software.

8.  Enterprise Software: It deals with the needs of organization processes and data flow.
Customer relationship management or the financial processes in an organization are carried out
with the help of enterprise software.
Information Worker Software: Individual projects within a department and individual
needs of creation and management of information are handled by information worker software.
Documentation tools, resource management tools and personal management systems fall under
the category of this type of application software.
Educational Software: It has the capabilities of running tests and tracking progress. It also
has the capabilities of a collaborative software. It is often used in teaching and self-learning.
Dictionaries like Britannica and Encarta, mathematical software like Matlab and others like
Google Earth and NASA World Wind are some of the well-known names in this category.
Simulation Software: Used to simulate physical or abstract systems, simulation software
finds applications in both, research and entertainment. Flight simulators and scientific
simulators are examples of simulation software.
Content Access Software: It is used to access content without editing. Common examples of
content access software are web browsers and media players.
Application Suites: An application suite is an important type of application software. It
consists of a group of applications combined to perform related functions. OpenOffice.org and
Microsoft Office are the best examples of this type of application software. These application
suites, as you know, come as bundles of applications like word
processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, etc. Applications in the suite can work together
or operate on each other's files.

9. Free application software
 Most popular:
 PPJoy
PPJoy is a Windows 2000/XP Device Driver for digital joysticks and gamepads conn
 crdchk22.zip
CardCheck: Credit card verification software
 KRISTAL Audio Engine
KRISTAL Audio Engine is a powerful multi-track audio sequencer and mixer.
 Webreaper
WebReaper is web crawler or spider. The locally saved files will have their HTML
 Windows Command Line Ftp
'Windows Command Line Ftp' is a rich command-line FTP software
 NJStar Chinese WP
NJStar Chinese Word Processor reads, writes, edits and print Chinese text on nor
 SuperFast Shutdown
The fastest way way to shutdown Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7.
 AmazingMIDI
Transcribes polyphonic music, converting WAV to MID
 Registry Mechanic
Fix and prevent Windows crashes and errors with this premier registry cleaner an
 The Holy Bible KJV
HOLY BIBLE KING JAMES AUTHORIZED VERSION

10. New releases

Tipard Blu-ray to MP4 Ripper
Convert/rip Blu-ray Disc and other popular video format to MP4 format.
 4Videosoft MP4 Converter
Convert multimedia files to MP4/AVI/MP3 and select audio tracks and subtitle.
 Tipard Mod Converter Mate
Convert MOD TOD to popular video and audio formats, extract audio from video.
 4Videosoft QuickTime Video Converter
Convert any video and audio files to be played on QuickTime with fast speed.4
 Videosoft iPad 2 Manager
Transfer files between iPad 2 and computer; convert DVD/video/audio files.
 Aiseesoft iPod Software Pack
Convert any DVD/video/audio to iPod, and transfer files between iPod and PC.
 4Videosoft iPhone Ringtone Maker
Make iPhone M4R ringtone from DVD/video/audio, add M4R ringtone to iPhone.
 Aiseesoft Mac iPhone Transfer Platinum
Transfer all files between iPhone and Mac local disk without losing anything.
 Aiseesoft iPad to Computer Transfer
Transfer iPad music, movies, camera roll, and pictures to computer without loss.
 Tipard iPad to PC Transfer Ultimate
Transfer various iPad files to PC, backup SMS/Contacts/Call lists for safety.