Specialized Application Software Chapter 3 part 2 Computing Slides: 7 Download presentation Specialized Application Software § Chapter 3 – part 2 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specialized Application Software § Specialized applications let users perform advanced computing tasks. § Examples include Web design, graphics, audio and video editing, and cell phone apps. § Competent end users need to be aware of specialized applications. 4 -2 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specialized Application Software § § Desktop publishing Image editors Illustration programs Image galleries 4 -3 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specialized Application Software § Creating a web site § Corporations use the Web to reach new customers and to promote products § Individuals create their own personal sites, called blogs § Web Site Design § Web Authoring Programs 4 -8 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specialized Application Software 4 -11 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specialized Application Software § Add-on features for mobile devices including smartphones, netbooks, and tablets. § Text messaging § Internet browsing § Connecting to social networks § Quick response code readers (QR) 4 -12 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Specialized Application Software § App stores are Web sites that allow you to download apps ( free or paid) § Apple’s App Store and Android Market 4 -13 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.