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Software installation and upgrades There are some factors you need to consider before installing or upgrading an operating system or productivity application to ensure it will work. You should make sure that the application you wish to install is compatible with your operating system. Hardware technology systems – This is the computer specification, particularly the CPU, video systems, amount of RAM and free disk space. If any of these are not good enough for the new software the installation will fail. Accessibility  features – If these are important to the user they should be checked to ensure they are included in the software before it is installed. Cost of the software – An organization needs to check the full cost of the software before installation. The full cost will be the cost of the licences needed for all the computers plus the cost of setting the software up, training staff and paying for any support and maintenance. Speed – this is important especially when new softw...

Some common types of software applications.. Word processor – Buisness letters, reports, coursework, … Spreadsheet – Cash flows, what-if analysis, charts, … Database - Storing records of staff, stock, customers, … Presentation – Creating presentation slides and rolling displays … Graphics – creating logos and editing photographs … CAD Package – Produce accurate drawings and floor plans … Multimedia – making animations Web-authoring – Creating websites

Productivity applications Productivity applications are software programs written to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of every day tasks. -           Home office programs include word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, etc. which can all be purchased individually or as a suite. -           Graphics software is used to make and edit pictures. -           CAD (computer aided design) software is used to design components and buildings -           Multimedia software is used to combine sound and images into cartoon or video. -           Web-authoring software is used to create, edit, and upload web pages.

Different types of computer software Software – is any program that can run on a computer containing a microprocessor, when a program runs, it directs the operation of the technology system by controlling the processing and peripheral devices. There are two main categories of software: Off the shelf – These programs are usually cheaper than custom made software; they are instantly available, well tested, bug-free, with good support available from books or the internet. Eg. Microsoft Office. Custom Made – These programs are written especially for the client to meet a specific need. Custom made (aka Bespoke) programs usually take weeks or months to write, but will deliver exactly what the client specified. Some organisations commission custom-made software to solve a specific problem, such as carrying out financial transactions or a robot control program for an automated car production line.