Basic Application Software

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applications software

end user software that used to accomplish variety tasks 

Basic applications (general-purpose)

- word processors

- spreadsheets

- database management systems

- presentation graphics 

specialized applications (special-purpose)

- graphic programs

- audio and video editors

- multimedia creation programs

- web authoring

- virtual reality programs

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word processors

used to create text-based documents

programs

- Microsoft Word

- Corel WordPerfect

- Apple Pages

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spreadsheets

programs that manipulate numeric data

programs

- Microsoft Excel

- Corel Quattro Pro

- Apple iWork's Numbers

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database management systems

collection of related data

programs

- Microsoft Access

- Corel Paradox

- Lotus Approach

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presentation graphics

programs that create visually interesting presentations

programs

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- Corel Presentations

- Lotus Freelance Graphics

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integrated packages

single program that provides functionality several widely used programs

advantages

- cost

- simplicity

disadvantage

- limited functions

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Software Suites

collection of separate application programs sold as a group

types of suites

- Office Software Suites

- Alternative office suite

- Specialized suite

- Utility suite