HSA 4191 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Application Software, Software, Graphics Software
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Users perspective most important category of software is application software: this is the software the accomplishes the useful tasks that justify the purchase of the information system. Can be further divided into: general purpose software. Many computer programs provide an environment in which a user can solve a particular class of problems rather than a single narrowly defined problem. Examples: word processors, desktop publishing software, spreadsheet software, statistical packages, database management/break software, presentation graphics software, and web browsers. Generally purchased as a suite of integrated, menu-driven module programs. Microsoft office used for personal computing and in business and healthcare organizations: application specific software. Computer program designed to solve a single, specifically designed problem. Payroll program which is developed to accumulate labor hours, compute deductions, process payroll disbursements, post summaries to the general ledger, and complete forms required by the federal and state governments.
