Software
Application Software
Programs that perform specific tasks for us
Multimedia software
o Used to create or view multimedia content
o Combines text, sound, images, drawings, animations, video
Communications Software
o Used for electronic communications
o Email programs. Web browsers, IM clients, VoIP software
Upgrading + Updating Software
Compatibility issues
o Caused by variety of software + versions of software
available
o Files cannot be read between different versions/software
from different companies
o Solutions: export/import/upgrade/standardise
Upgrading
o Usually paying to get new version
o Subscription software automatically kept up-to-date (e.g.
Office 365)
Software bug
o Error in program caused by the way it was written
Advantages Disadvantages
Software always up-to-date Need fast internet connection
Available anywhere (internet No control over data security or backup
connection)
No space taken on local storage Charges may apply
More powerful CPU n server May lack features of locally installed
software
o Tools for combatting: testing, report errors, keep software
up-to-date
Updating
o Getting the latest “bug fixes” or obtaining new features
o Check for updates (menu option for software)
Online Software
Software that runs on internet servers – interface viewed in web browser
Application Software
Programs that perform specific tasks for us
Multimedia software
o Used to create or view multimedia content
o Combines text, sound, images, drawings, animations, video
Communications Software
o Used for electronic communications
o Email programs. Web browsers, IM clients, VoIP software
Upgrading + Updating Software
Compatibility issues
o Caused by variety of software + versions of software
available
o Files cannot be read between different versions/software
from different companies
o Solutions: export/import/upgrade/standardise
Upgrading
o Usually paying to get new version
o Subscription software automatically kept up-to-date (e.g.
Office 365)
Software bug
o Error in program caused by the way it was written
Advantages Disadvantages
Software always up-to-date Need fast internet connection
Available anywhere (internet No control over data security or backup
connection)
No space taken on local storage Charges may apply
More powerful CPU n server May lack features of locally installed
software
o Tools for combatting: testing, report errors, keep software
up-to-date
Updating
o Getting the latest “bug fixes” or obtaining new features
o Check for updates (menu option for software)
Online Software
Software that runs on internet servers – interface viewed in web browser
