SOFTWARE
Module 1.4
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOFTWARE
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOFTWARE
Many apps to choose from
Often basic software is enough
You may need more advanced programs
WEB BASED APPLICATIONS
Advantages
Use the software from any computer anywhere in the world with internet connection
Software always up to date
Saves storage
Disadvantages
Might not have all the features compared to desktop versions
Cannot work without an internet connection
Google Calendar
Create and schedule events Add a location via Google Maps
Schedules can be shared
Office 360/365 and Google Drive
Web-based office suites
Create, edit and store documents, spreadsheets and presentations on the web
Facebook apps
Apps written to only work within Facebook
, Adobe Photoshop Express
Web based image editing app
Can be used on blogs and social networking sites directly
COMPATIBILITY
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
With the operating system
Between versions of the same application
Save files in older formats for compatibility ( Save As )
SUPPORTED DEVICES / OPERATING SYSTEMS
Different versions of the same software are written for other operating systems or platforms
Many different online apps stores
Compatibility issues - SmartArt Graphics to lower format like Word 2003
System Requirements
Hardware
CPU, RAM, GPU, Motherboard, Hard drive
DVD drive for installing is outdated ( Internet )
When installing you might need an internet connection
To verify software is genuine
To install updates and extra features released after disc release
Software will run better with recommend specs
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Office Suites
Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation and Database
Module 1.4
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOFTWARE
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOFTWARE
Many apps to choose from
Often basic software is enough
You may need more advanced programs
WEB BASED APPLICATIONS
Advantages
Use the software from any computer anywhere in the world with internet connection
Software always up to date
Saves storage
Disadvantages
Might not have all the features compared to desktop versions
Cannot work without an internet connection
Google Calendar
Create and schedule events Add a location via Google Maps
Schedules can be shared
Office 360/365 and Google Drive
Web-based office suites
Create, edit and store documents, spreadsheets and presentations on the web
Facebook apps
Apps written to only work within Facebook
, Adobe Photoshop Express
Web based image editing app
Can be used on blogs and social networking sites directly
COMPATIBILITY
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
With the operating system
Between versions of the same application
Save files in older formats for compatibility ( Save As )
SUPPORTED DEVICES / OPERATING SYSTEMS
Different versions of the same software are written for other operating systems or platforms
Many different online apps stores
Compatibility issues - SmartArt Graphics to lower format like Word 2003
System Requirements
Hardware
CPU, RAM, GPU, Motherboard, Hard drive
DVD drive for installing is outdated ( Internet )
When installing you might need an internet connection
To verify software is genuine
To install updates and extra features released after disc release
Software will run better with recommend specs
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Office Suites
Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation and Database
