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    INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    Computer Software
    Software
    Software comprises the entire set of
    programs, procedures, and routines
    associated with the operation of a computer
    system.
    Consist of the instructions that tell the
    computer how to perform a task
    Software is the general term for various
    kinds of programs used to operate and
    manipulate computers and their peripheral
    devices.
    Types of Software
    Two types of software are:
    System Software - is a type of computer
    program that is designed to run a
    computer's hardware and application
    programs.
    Application Software - Application
    software consists of programs designed to
    make users more productive and/or assist
    them with personal tasks.
    Software major types
    Application Software
     Application software has a variety of uses:
    ◦ To make business activities more efficient
    ◦ To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
    ◦ To support home, personal, and educational tasks
    ◦ To facilitate communications
    Most application software is designed to run
    on three popular platforms: desktops, mobile
    devices, and browsers.
    General Purpose Software
    AKA Off-the-shelf software (COTS)
    are programs that perform common
    information processing jobs for end users
    they significantly increase the productivity
    of end users, they are sometimes known as
    productivity packages.
    used for a variety of tasks. It is not limited
    to one particular function. They provide
    large number of features for its users.
    Specific Purpose Software
    AKA custom, tailor-made, bespoke
    Software that support specific applications of
    end users in business and other fields
    They perform specific requested functions
    and may contain borrowed features from off-
    the-shelf applications.
    Overall, they are meant to maximize
    productivity and provide cordial interfaces for
    users while cutting out the excess features of
    general purpose software.
    Software Suites and integrated
    packages – most common used packages
    come bundled together
    Web Applications* - Web apps can be
    installed to run on web browsers. Can
    host or launch applications. (Web site that
    allows users to access and interact with
    software from any computer or device
    that is connected to the Internet)
    Groupware - is software that helps
    workgroups and teams collaborate to
    accomplish group assignments. Is a
    category of general-purpose application
    software that combines a variety of
    software features and functions to
    facilitate collaboration.
    Cloud Computing* - is a style of
    computing in which software and, in some
    cases, virtualized hardware resources are
    provided as a service over the Internet.
    Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery
    of computing services—including servers,
    storage, databases, networking, software,
    analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet
    (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation,
    flexible resources, and economies of scale.
    Take Note!!!
    Types of software and examples
    General purpose vs Application specific
    The role of system Software
    Advantages of Web Apps

    Read More!!!
    Web Apps
    Cloud Computing
    THE END

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