Chapter 3: Computer Software pot

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Computer Software

Chapter 3

3 Chapter Contents

3 Software Categories

3 SECTION B

Popular Applications

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Software

editing, designing, printing, and

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Software

Document production software makes it easy

to get your ideas down

on your screen-based

“paper.”

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Software

that all elements are arranged on the page

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Software

By defining a style, you can apply multiple font attributes with a single click.

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Software

DTP frames give you exact control over the position of elements on a page, such

as a figure and a caption on top of it.

– Numbering and positioning footnotes

– Providing document templates

– Exporting to HTML format

Excel, provides tools

for creating worksheets

3 Spreadsheet Software

When a cell contains a formula, it displays the result of the formula rather than the formula itself To view and edit the formula, you use the Formula bar.

You can think of the formula

as working behind the scenes to perform calculations and then

3 Spreadsheet Software

contents of cells in calculations

worksheet’s rows and columns An absolute reference is “anchored” so that it always refers to a specific cell.

3 “Number Crunching” Software

to a particular number crunching task

– Statistical software

– Mathematical modeling software

– Money management software

– Tax preparation software

3 Database Software

– Database software helps you find, organize,

update, and report information stored in a database

3 Database Software

Database software provides tools for specifying fields for a series of records.

3 Database Software

Query Language) provides a set of

commands for locating and manipulating data

– Natural language query

– Query by example

3 Graphics Software

A computer-based presentation consists of

a series of slides, created with presentation software.

3 Music Software

and music recordings

– Audio editing software

– CD ripper software

– Audio encoding software

– Ear training software

– Notation software

– Computer-aided music software

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3 Video Editing and

DVD Authoring Software

 Provides a set of tools for

from a camcorder to a computer

footage

3 Educational and Reference

Software

– Helps you learn and practice new skills

– Provides a collection of information and a way to

access that information

– Generally shipped on CD or DVD, or accessed

on the Web

3 Consumer Basics

small applications and a good variety of

useful utility software

3 Consumer Basics

software sold as a single package

3 Consumer Basics

requirements

3 Software Copyrights and

3 Software Copyrights and

3 SECTION D

Installing Software and Upgrades

3 Installation Basics

a program into a computer so that it can be run or executed

3 Installing Local Applications

3 Installing Local Applications

3 Software Updates

 Software publishers regularly update their software

 Software patches replace part of the software you currently have installed

 Service packs correct problems and address

security vulnerabilities, usually in operating systems

3 Software Updates

registered software

packs when they become available

type in a validation code to complete the

installation

3 Uninstalling Software

from the various folders on your computer’s hard disk

3 Security Software Basics

computers from various forms of destructive software and unauthorized intrusions

refer to any computer program designed to surreptitiously enter a computer, gain

unauthorized access to data, or disrupt

normal processing operations

3 Security Software Basics

3 Security Software Basics

3 Security Software Basics

to conceal malware and backdoors that have been installed on a victim’s computer

message containing dire warnings about a

supposedly new virus on the loose

3 Antivirus Modules

 Antivirus software is a type of utility software that

looks for and eradicates viruses, Trojan horses,

worms, and bots

unique series of instructions, that can be used to identify

a known malicious program, much as a fingerprint is used

to identify an individual

software uses to identify and eradicate malware is stored

in one or more files usually referred to as virus definitions

3 Antivirus Modules

3 Antivirus Modules

that you configure your

antivirus software to

periodically scan all the

files on your computer

process, your virus

protection software

identifies a virus, worm,

Trojan horse, or bot in a file

or attachment, it can try to

remove the infection, put

the file into quarantine, or

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Computer Software