CIS 150: Chapter 4

Features of app creation software

-Create characters to extend a video game (Everquest, Oblivion, etc.) -Create your own game (Unity, Adobe Flash, etc)

Different options for purchasing software

-DVD from brick and mortar store -Downloading from the internet -Student discounts -Freeware -Beta Version

What are the considerations around whether to upgrade your software?

-If SaaS, automatically does -Locally installed, may not be much different and doesn't need upgrading (cost efficient) -Backwards Compatible

Uses of digital multimedia software

-Required to produce computer games, animations, and movies -Photo and imaging editing software used to edit pictures -Digital video editing software used to refine videos

How to install software

1. System requirements 2.Restore point 3.Full installation 4.Custom installation

Beta software is made available because

A company is making an early release to test bugs

Digital media software

Adobe Illustrator

End User License Agreement

Agreement between user and the software company

Stimulations

Allows you to experience a real situation through a virtual environment

Beta Version

Application still under development

Recovery drive

Contains all the information needed to reinstall your operating system if it becomes corrupted

Full installation

Copies all the most commonly used files to the computer's hard drive

Freeware

Copyrighted software that you can use for free

Word Processing Software

Create and edit documents for research papers, class notes, and resumes (Microsoft Word and Writer)

Commercial Software

Created by companies for profit then sold to you (Microsoft word and Turbo Tax)

Compute Aided Design (CAD)

Creates automated designs, technical drawings and 3D model visuals (Use of large business)

Test preparation

Designed to improve your performance on standardized tests

Instructional

Designed to tech almost anything from playing a musical instrument to learning a language

Desktop publishing software

Designs books and publications

Web authoring software

Designs webpages

What are the uses of digital audio software

Download music files, audiobooks, or podcasts -Audio-editing software

App creation software includes tools like adobe photoshop

False, tools like Adobe Flash

Brain Training

Features games and activities to improve your memory

Trip Planning

Genertares maps and provides driving instructions

Genealogy

Helps chart the relationships between family members through multiple generations

Personal Information Manager Software

Manage emails, contacts, calendars, and tasks (Yahoo! and Google)

Backwards Compatible

New version can recognize old version files

Local Installation

Pay a one time fee for an electronic or disk of the software that you download yourself

Spread Sheet Software

Preforms calculations and numerical analyses (Microsoft Excel, Open Office Calc)

Software that includes programs to help you at work, home, and school is

Productivity Software

Home Design/Improvement

Provides 2D or 3D templates and images to let you better visualize indoor/outdoor projects

What is an example of financial management software

Quicken

How to uninstall software

Right click the app on the start menu and select uninstall

Restore Point

Saves all apps, updates, drive and information needed to restore your computer to the exact same way it is configured at that time

Vertical Market Software

Software Designed for specific industry (Used of large businesses)

When a vendor hosts software on a website and don't need to install it on the device is known as

Software as a service

Open Source Software

Software available free of charge with few licensing and copyright restrictions

System Software

Software that helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between application software and the computer hard drive

Application Software

Software used to do tasks at home, school, and work

System requirements

Specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory, and storage

Software License Functions

States the ultimate owner of the software, whether copies can be made, number of installations allowed, and the warranties

Database Software

Store and organize data (fields>records>tables)

Account Software

Tracks accounts receivable/payable as well as inventory management, payroll, and billing (Use of small business)

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Vendor hosts the software online and you access it over the internet without having to install it on your hard drive

Course Management

Web-based software system that creates a visual learning experience

Custom installation

You decide what you want installed on your hard drive

Subscription

You pay a fee for a certain period of time

When installing software you will often see a question that asks

if you want a full or custom installation

Imaging editing software allows you to

remove read eyes

Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course material, test and discussion boards

true

Google docs is an example of a software as a service

true