Sunday 13 November 2011

Week 3. Standard Packages: Overview and typical installation procedures

Application Software

The main aim of this class is to find out more information about application software.As we search about this, we will be able to find out that Application Software consists of programs designed to makke users moreproductive and effevtive or assist with personal tasks.



Application software is the general designation of computer programs for performing user tasks. Application software may be general purpose  or have a specific purpose . Application software contrasts with system software, a generic term referring to the computer programs used to start and run computer systems and networks






Forms of application software:






There are different forms of application software, It can be illustrated with some examples as following:


1. Packaged software
2. Custom software
3. Web application
4. Freeware
5. Shareware
6. Open sourse software
7. Public domain software








What is Software Update?




Answer to this question is that Software Update is a free software client designed to inform you of available software updates for your computer, so as to keep your software up-to-date. Software Update scans your computer and notify you if there is a program hasn't been updated to the latest version. It offers you a link to update software and other related information.



Why Need to Update Software as Much as Possible?


You may not always pay attention to updating software installed on your computer. Or you may think software update is not necessary as you only use certain functions and don't care to update at all. Actually, software updates often provide patches, which fixed software incompatible bugs and improved software performance to make your software more secure and reduce conflict. Software Update alerts you and provides you with software up-to-date information immediately if there is one available.




Software Usage



A good rule of thumb is to install one software package for each computer, unless the terms of the license agreement allow for multiple use of the program. Some software publishers' licenses do allow for "remote" or "home" use of their software. If you travel or telecommute, you may be permitted to copy your software onto a second machine for use when you are not at your office computer. Check the license carefully to see if you are allowed to do this.



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