After you finish this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions.
3.1
System Software What are three components of system software; what does the operating system (OS) do; what is an OS interface; and what are some common desktop, network, and portable OSs?
3.2
Application Software: Getting Started What are five ways of obtaining application software, tools available to help you learn to use software, three common types of files, and the types of software?
3.3
Word Processing What can you do with word processing software that you can't do with pencil and paper?
3.4
Spreadsheets What can you do with an electronic spreadsheet that you can't do with pencil and paper and a standard calculator?
3.5
Database Software What is database software, and what is personal information management software?
3.6
Specialty Software What are the principal uses of specialty software such as presentation graphics, financial, desktop publishing, drawing and painting, video/audio editing, project management, computer-aided design, and web page design software?
