Basic Application Software Chapter 3
应用软件 应用软件： 帮助终端用户在计算机上完成各种工作的程序 共同的特点： 使用友好的图形用户界面 提供许多方便 使用的辅助功能 Two kinds of software (as discussed in Chapter 1) System software (Key Term) – works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details Application Software (Key Term) – is end user software that is used to accomplish a variety of tasks Three categories of Application Software General Purpose Applications (Key Term) – word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems and presentation graphics. Specialized Applications (Key Term) – tend to be more focused and used in specific areas and disciplines Mobile Apps (key Term) – add-on features or programs designed for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
通用软件（general-purpose applications） 字处理软件 创建和编辑文本文件 电子制表软件 用表格的形式组织和存储数据，并提供简单的分析和画图功能， 数据库管理系统 建立和管理数据库的软件，在各行各业被广泛使用 演示图形软件 用幻灯片的形式图文并茂地展示报告内容
专用软件（Specialized Applications） 专用软件： 针对特定从业人员开发的专业性较强的软件 包括： 图片编辑软件 图片库 音乐制作软件 网页制作软件 …… Specialized applications included graphics programs and web authoring programs.
软件套装（Software Suites） 软件套装： 捆绑在一起销售的一组软件 常见的软件套装有： Microsoft Office 360安全软件 …… Office Software Suite (ley term) / Office Suite (key term) / Productivity Suite (key term) A collection of separate applications bundled and sold as a group that share information between applications Less expensive than individual applications; but more expensive than integrated packages Cloud Suites (key term) or online office suites (key term) are stored at a server on the Internet and access is gained through the Internet. Ease in collaboration Downside – dependent on server so be sure to have a backup Specialized suites (key term) include graphics or financial suites among others. Utility suites (key term) are designed to make computing safer for all.
A Look to the Future – 下一代人机接口 人机接口： 人与计算机之间建立联系、交换信息的输入/输出设备 传统的人机接口包括：键盘、鼠标、显示器、打印机等 下一代人机接口： 触摸屏：如微软的桌面电脑（Microsoft Surface） 语音识别：通过自然语言交互 手势识别：通过手势交互 脑机接口：利用脑电波进行操控 虚拟现实：利用计算机生成模拟环境，使用户沉浸到该环境中 增强现实：将真实环境和虚拟物体实时叠加到同一个画面或空间中 ……