Monday, January 10, 2011 | By: Jonathan Yap

Basic Application Software

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

GUI is a type of user interface that allows interaction of users with programs in more ways than typing. A GUI offers graphical icons, and visual indicators, as opposed to text-based interfaces, typed command labels or text navigation to fully represent the information and actions available to a user.




Word Processor

A word processor is a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material. It provides the user with tools needed to compose, edit, format, and sometimes to print any sort of printable material.










Spreadsheet

Spreadsheets are computer applications that simulates a paper, accounting worksheet. It is made up of many cells and a formula defines how the content of a cell is calculated. Spreadsheets are used for financial information because of their ability to re-calculate the entire sheet automatically when changes to any single cell is made.






Database Management System (DBMS)

DBMS is a set of computer programs that controls the creation, maintenance, and the use of a database. It allows organizations to place control of database development in the hands of database administrators(DBAs) and other specialists. DBMS controls organization, storage, management, and retrieval of data in a database.






Utility Suites

Utility suites includes a variety of programs designed to make computing easier and safer, Two of the best known are Norton SystemWorks and Norton Internet Security Suite.

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