Computers:
Information Technology
in Perspective
Software
Chapter 2
Opening the Window...
2.3
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Software Categories
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System
Software
Application
Software
The Operating System
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Sales
Summary
Income
Statement
Office
Inventory
Operating
Systems
CAD
GUI
Operating
System
Tax
Planning
Human
Resource
Mgt.
Loan
Computer
Evaluation
Games
System Investment
System
Operating System Objectives
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 Facilitate
communication
 Maximize throughput
 Minimize processing time
 Optimize computer resources
 Organize files
 Provide security
 Monitor system/alert user
Operating System Features
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Multitasking
Kernel
Background
Foreground
Operating System Interfaces
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Text-Based, Command-Driven Software
MS-DOS
Syntax
Graphics-Based Software
Windows 9x/Me/2000/XP
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Icons
Platforms
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Platform is defined by
the Processor and Operating System
 90%
use Wintel
 Backward compatibility
 Plug-and-play
PC-Compatible Platforms
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 MS-DOS
 MS-DOS
 Windows
with
Windows
 Windows 95 & 98
 Linux
 Free BSD Unix
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 Windows 2000
 Windows XP
 Windows CE
 Windows Vista
 Windows 7
Platform Problems
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Long-term
commitment
Interoperability
Cross-platform
technologies
Multiplatform
environment
Windows: Concepts & Terminology
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Contents
Search
Index
 Non-Windows
vs. Windows
Applications
 Cursor Control Devices (CCDs)
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Click, double-click and right-click
 Copy,
Cut and Paste
The Desktop
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Background
Active window
Inactive window
Icons
Taskbar
 Start
button
 Taskbar
 Programs
 Folder
The Window
Application window
 Open application
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The Window
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 Workspace
 Document
 Scroll
bars
 Title bar
Minimize
 Maximize
 Restore
 Close
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windows
The Window
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 Menu
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bar
Pull-down
Pop-up
Floating
Mnemonic
Shortcut keys
Hotkey
Dialog box
 Toolbar & Ruler bar
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Dialog Box Features
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 Tabs
 Text
box
 Command button
 List box
 Drop-down list box
 Drop-down color palette
 Radio button
 Scroll bar adjustment
Icons
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 Windows
Explorer
 Application icons
 Shortcut icons
 Document icons
 Disk-drive icons
Viewing Windows
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 Run
in a window vs. full-screen
 Cascading & tiled windows
 Switching between windows
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Foreground vs. Background
 Terminating
session
File/Save
 Close all windows
 Start button, then shut down
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Copy, Cut, and Paste
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 The
Clipboard
 Source application
 Destination application
Word Processing Software
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 Creating
& saving a document
 Formatting
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Typefaces
Fonts
 WYSIWYG
 Clip
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Word Processing Tools
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Writing tools
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Spelling checker
Electronic dictionary
Online thesaurus
Grammar & Style checker
 Printing
 E-mail
 Faxing
Word Processing Software
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 Merging
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documents & database
Boilerplate
 Integrating
charts
 Electronic documents
 Creating web pages
Presentation Software
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Templates
Slides
File import/export
Integrate resources
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PowerPoint Presentations
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Outline
You can then type
your notes here.
Special
Thumbnails
Show
Notes
Effects
Presentation
Pages
Spreadsheet Software
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Cell Range
and
Cell Entries
Rows and
Columns
Functions
Templates
Cell Address
Spreadsheet/
Database
Spreadsheet Graphics
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Database Software
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 Create
and maintain a
database
 Make inquiries
 Sort records
 Print reports with
subtotals & totals
Database Software
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Databases
vs.
Spreadsheets
Database Software
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Fields
Records
Tables (files)
Relational Databases
Structure
Database Software
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Entering & editing data
Query by example
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Relational operators: = > <
Logical operators: AND, OR, NOT
Sorting records
Key fields
 Ascending vs. descending order
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Generating reports
Software
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