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2.4 – Generic Software

2.4 – Generic Software. What do we mean by the term “generic software”? Examples of generic software Integrated applications and suites Features of generic software. General Purpose/Generic Software.

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2.4 – Generic Software

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  1. 2.4 – Generic Software • What do we mean by the term “generic software”? • Examples of generic software • Integrated applications and suites • Features of generic software

  2. General Purpose/Generic Software • Some software wasn’t designed for a specific purpose - they are known as generic or content-free applications • Integrated packages contain several of these functions in one application - e.g. Microsoft Works or Lotus Symphony • Software suites contain these functions in separate applications, e.g. Microsoft Office or Lotus SmartSuite

  3. Integrated Software and Suites • Integrated packages contain several of these functions in one application - e.g. Microsoft Works or Lotus Symphony • Software suites contain these functions in separate applications, e.g. Microsoft Office or Lotus SmartSuite

  4. Integrated Software – e.g. Works

  5. Software Suite

  6. Examples of Generic Software • Word processor – e.g. Word, WordPerfect • Spreadsheet – e.g. Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 • Database applications – e.g. Access, Approach • Presentation – e.g. PowerPoint, Impress • Electronic Mail & Diary – e.g. Outlook, Notes • Web-browser – e.g. Firefox, Opera • Application generator – Access, Paradox

  7. Features of a Word Processor • Spelling and grammar checker • Pre-defined styles and templates • Tables and columns • Creation of indexes and table of contents • Import other files / save in different formats • Graphics manipulation • Mail merge • WYSIWYG / print preview

  8. Features of a Spreadsheet Application • Rows, columns, cells and ranges • Formatting - £, %, decimal places, etc. • Formulae for basic arithmetic • Functions – text, statistical, etc. • Macros & buttons • Simple database features – sorting and filtering • Charts / graphs

  9. Features of a Database Application • Fields • Tables • Queries • Relationships • Forms • Reports • Macros

  10. Features of Presentation Software • Styles and templates • Animations and transitions • ClipArt and sound • Automatic timings • Slide sorter • Macros • Bullet points and other formatting features

  11. Features of E-Mail Software • Address, title and body • CC and BCC • Address Book • Forward and Reply • Different folders/boxes • Priority • Attachments • Filtering – e.g. for spam

  12. Features of Diary Software • Appointments • Recurring appointments • Anniversaries / all-day events • Reminders • Invite other participants • Warn of clashes • Address Book

  13. Features of a Web-Browser • Space for address / URL • Home button • Back and Forward buttons • Favorites (sic) / Bookmarks • History • Cache • Scripting – JavaScript or VBScript • Security options – encryption, JavaScript, Java, etc.

  14. Features of an Application Generator An application generator is an application (e.g. Access) that can be used to create a standalone application, containing: • Database tables • Forms • Buttons, etc. • Queries • Reports • Menus • Security & access levels?

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