Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Communication software includes
email applications
,
instant messaging
, and
video chat.
Professional-quality video chat for groups is called
videoconferencing
.
Groupware
is software
that helps people work together as a team from remote locations.
Web authoring software helps people create web pages and sites. Some are simple text editors, but
most are
what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG)
, for easier viewing of the edits.
Managing Your Applications
The
system requirements
of an application explain the minimum hardware configuration
required to run the application successfully. It may include specs for CPU, memory, graphics, and
hard drive space.
To install an application, insert its CD/DVD or run its Setup file. To remove an application, use
the Uninstall a Program feature in the Control Panel in Windows.
Some applications update themselves automatically; with others, you must locate and run a Check
for Updates command in the software interface or visit the manufacturer's website to see if updates
are available.
Key Terms
accounting software
application software
cell
codec
color depth
compression
computer-aided design (CAD)
data mining
database
database management system
desktop publishing software
educational software
email application
formula
graphics software
groupware
hierarchical database
instant messaging
legal software
node
personal finance software
pixel
pixilated
presentation graphics software
raster graphic
record
reference software
relational database
render
resolution
slide
spreadsheet
suite
system requirements
table
tax software
vector-based illustration
video chat
videoconferencing
web authoring software
what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG)
wireframe
word processor
