Specialized Application Software

Audio Editing Software

Its a software that lets you record and edit music , voice and other audio recordings.You can cut copy and paste new sound ,effects or noise reduction.












Bitmap Image.

Is the one of many types of file formates for images store ina computerized form.It carries the extensions .BMP Computers use bits 1 and 0 to store data.A bitmap is literally a map of bits that form a particular picture when rendered to a display computer menu.














Desktop Publishing Program

The use of the computer and specialized software to create documents for desktop or commercial printing.

Basic Application Software

Graphical User Interface(GUI)\

Is a human computer interface its a way of human interact with computers that uses windows,icons.and menus which can be manipulated by a mouse (and often to a limited extent by a leyboard aswell )It is a sharp contrastto command the line interfaces(CLIs) which only use text and solely by a keyboard.







Word Processor

Using a computer to edit , create and print documents .Of all computer applications, word processing is the most common.To perform this you need a computer and a special program called a word processor and a printer.A word processor enables you to create a document and store it electronically on a disk, display it on a screen ,modify it by entering commands and characters from the keyboard ,and print out on the printer.



Spreadsheet

A table of values arrange in rows and columns.Each value can have a predefined value from other value.Spreadsheets application are computer programs that let u manipukate spreadsheets electronically. In the application ,each value sits in a cell how cells depends on different cells.The relationships between cells are called,formulas and the names of the cells are called labels.





Database Mangament System(DBMS)

It is a suite of software applications that is possible  for people or business to store ,modify and extract information from the database.For example like the ATM ,when u make flight reservations,even in the library when you borrow books.One of the main function of the database managment system is it is doing all the hevay lifting for you.:)








Utility Suites

This software is the kind of software that is designes to help analyze,configure and maintain your computer.Uts contrated with application softwares which allows users to do things like creating documents ,playing games ,listening to music or surfing the web.The software focuses on how the computer infrastructure(including the computer hardware,operating system ,application softwarae and data storage.

The Internet, The Web and Electronic Commerce

JAVASCRIPT

JavaScript is a simple programming language that is often used to make the web pages more interesting. It was used to be called LiveScript, but was later changed to JavaScript as part of a marketing contract between Netscape and Sun. Although many think so, Java and JavaScript are actually two very different programs. .

APPLETS

An applet is a small application that is written in a script language called Java. It is a program that can work on its own or through other applications. Standalone applets are usually small in size and call only perform a small set of task. Some examples are the Windows NotePad and Microsoft Paint.

FILTERS

Filters are programs whose purpose is to block selected web sites, set time limits per use, monitor web page viewed on a certain computer or network, and create reports on use. In the case of internet safety among the younger audience, filters can help parents limit communication between their kids and other internet users, as well as the amount of time their kids can use the computer. Other than websites, filters can also block downloads and warn and block users from suspicious websites that could be fraudulent.


PLUG-INS

Plug-ins is a type of software components that enable specific tasks in a certain software program. It is commonly used in web browsers to play video, games, and other features. It can easily be installed and used as part of the browser as a plug-in application is recognized automatically by the browser and its function is integrated into the main HTML file that is being presented. Some of its advantages is that it minimize the size of the application, and enable third-party developers to create components to enhance a certain feature of the web browser.


INTERNET SECURITY SUITE

Internet security suite is a software that can be installed into a computer to protect it from various threats that could damage the internal data of the computer. It is usually packed with different kinds of security system like personal firewall, anti-spam, anti-pishing, parental controls, anti-virus and anti-spyware. It is affective in fighthing against virus, spyware, adware or keyloggers.





FTP (FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL)

FTP or also known as File Transfer Protocol is an internet service which is used to upload and download files to be transferred between computers on a network, using TCP/IP protocols. It can be used to exchange files between different computer accounts, or even access online software archives. FTP can be used with a simple command line interface (for example, from the Windows MS-DOS Prompt window) or with a commercial program that offers a graphical user interface.


WIKI

Wikis are web pages that allow different users to contribute to the content of the page in addition to content itself through writing or editing. Wiki usually supports hyperlinks and simple text. Allowing everyday users to create and edit any page in a Web site is exciting in that it encourages democratic use of the Web and promotes content composition by nontechnical users. An example of Wiki pages are Wikipedia. A wiki farm is a collection of individual wikis, usually hosted by the same website.  The word wiki originated from Hawaiian bearing the meaning "fast".


URL

URLs, or Uniform Resource Locators, are the specific addresses for the location of a resource that enables browsers to connect you to the resource page. The first part of the URL, which is the "http" is called a protocol identifier, which indicates what protocol to use. The second part of the URL, which is the address of the resource is called a resource name and it specifies the IP address or the domain name where the source is located. The protocol identifier and the resource name are separated by a colon and two forward slashes (://).

careers in IT

Webmaster.

A webmaster basicly the person who improves the performance of the website.His job discription also includes optimizing the website and analyzing the speed of the website. To do so he calculates the time needed for the webpage to load on the user's web browsers.The webmaster job description also requires him to monitor the uptime of the website, so that the availability of the server is as close to 100% as possible.In other definition of webmaster is someone who maintains the website.They must have the knowledge of good command and programming languange.The job description of a webmaster is they should be able to work as a database administrator and manage any database for the company and also requires him to be able to register domain names of the websites for its clients.


Computer Support Specialist.



 Help people use computers. When something goes wrong, support specialists figure out why. Then, 
they try to fix it. Responsible for providing technical assistance and many forms of computer-related
 support to a wide variety of potential customers, clients, and employers.

Technical Writer.

The technical writer is responsible for editing and writing technical documentation for the organizations products.This people must have excellent research skills . must be able to organize their ideas and be able to translate technical terms into text that only reader can understands.










Software engineer.

A software engineer is the person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design,development,testing , and evaluation of the software  and systems that make computers or anything containing software, such as chips, work.
A person who designs and programs system-level software, such as operating systems, database management systems (DBMSs) and embedded systems. The title is often used for programmers in the software industry who create commercial software packages, whether they be system level or application level. "Software engineer," "systems programmer" and "systems engineer" titles are often synonymous.




Network Administrator.

1. Network administration is an arduous task. The administrator's responsibilities often involve many different aspects and may include such tasks as network design, management, troubleshooting, backup and storage, documentation, security and virus prevention as well as managing users.
2. A network administrator is a person responsible for the maintenance of computer hardware and software that comprises a computer network. This normally includes deploying, configuring, maintaining and monitoring active network equipment. A related role is that of the network specialist, or network analyst, who concentrates on network design and security.

Data Administrator.

A person who coordinates activities within the data administration department. Also called a "database analyst." 




























System analysis.

The person responsible for the development of an information system. Systems analysts design and modify systems by turning user requirements into a set of functional specifications, which are the blueprint of the system. They design the database or help design it if data administrators are available. They develop the manual and machine procedures and the detailed processing specifications for each data entry, update, query and report program in the system.














Programmer.

A programmer, computer programmer or coder is someone who writes computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer programming or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices or professes a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. A programmer's primary computer language (C, C++, JAVA etc.) is often prefixed to the above titles, and those who work in a web environment often prefix their titles with web. The term programmer can be used to refer to a software developer, software engineer , compuer scientist or software analyst.