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
