• MS Excel, Lotus 123
• Database management system
• MS Access, Sybase
• Business software
• Inventory management, payroll system, financial accounting, hotel management, etc.
• Image/video editing
• GIMP, Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker, etc.
Utility software
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• Spreadsheet package
Utilities are application programs which assist a computer by performing housekeeping functions like backing up disks, or scanning/cleaning viruses or arranging information. They ensure the smooth functioning of a computer. Some important utilities are:
FACT FILE
The open source application software provides the source code along with the .exe file so that users can make changes in the code to suit their requirements. The open source substitute of MS Office is OpenOffice.
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• the text editor used for creating and editing text files • backup utility that facilitates the backing-up of disks • compression utility that facilitates compression of files • disk defragmentation utility that attempts to minimise the fragmentation on the disk • and anti-virus software that ensures a virus-free environment.
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A. Make a list of commonly used utility softwares. B. Read more about open source application softwares. C. Make a chart on the evolution of computer languages. Classify them based on whether they use a compiler or an interpreter.
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