CHAPTER 3

Software for System

Application Software

•        Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks
•        System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware

Differences between System and Application Software

Example of Application Software

Types of Software

Application Software for Communications

•      Web browsers
•      Email
•      Instant message
•      Chat room
•      Text/Picture/Video Messaging
•      RSS Aggregator
•      Blogging
•      FTP
•      VoIP
•      Video Confferencing
•      News Group/Message Board

Learning Tools for Application Software

Online Help is the electronic equivalent of a user manual

You can ask a question or access the Help topics in subject or alphabetical order

Web-based Help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical

issues about software.

1.          Web-based training is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web
2.          Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations