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Application and Managing Software

Quincy Coulter and

Shrivats Agarwal

Application Software

Application Software is what makes using computer’s useful. The millions of application are used for both personal and business purposes.

There are various categories of software.

Most popular type of application software

Any type of software that enhances productivity.

Examples of productivity software are word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software

A collection of application software sold together is called Software suit for example Microsoft Office.

Productivity Software

Personal information management Software

It’s useful in managing in managing information.

Microsoft Outlook an example of PIM software

Google Calendar can be used for personal or business use by color coding.

PIM software such as calendar software is an important Mobile app.

Managing Information SoftwareMIS is used by professionals for achieving businesses and organizations goals.

It gives reports and information for easy decision making processes.

Maintains an inventory list

It collects data and creates reports

Rich Internet Application( RIA)

It’s the same as a desktop software except the fact that it works over the web.

There are full-featured applications delivered over the web for Example Microsoft office web apps and Zoho Apps.

Mobile SoftwareAlso known as Mobile Apps

There are over 10 Billion mobile apps.

IPhone, Ipad, Androids and other smart phones have a advanced Mobile software.

Gadgets and Widgets are small easy access apps that can be accessed from desktop

Ten Most Purchased Web Apps

MANAGING SOFTWARE It is the Activities required to install, maintain, and remove software from a system.

Computers come with many apps and the user can always install many more.

Users should always Keep software up to date.

Installing Software

Run Installation File

Interact with installation wizard

Agree to license terms

Select the install location

Choose standard or custom

Register and/or activate the software

Managing Software

Uninstalling SoftwareIt is the process of completely removing software from a computer or another device.

This creates space and bandwidth.

Sometimes other system utilities are needed to completely uninstall software such as Norton security.