MIS-105 ASSIGNMENT-1

PREPARED BY 1. Md. Nazmul Hoque 1020421030 2. Md Irfan Rafat 1020160030 3. Farhaz Ahmed Rishan

PREPARED FOR

MIRZA FERDOUS (MZF)

Submission Date: 27th june, 2012

Word Processing Software: A word processing software (often cited as word processor) is a computer application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material. Three different word processing software are described as follows: 1. Microsoft Word: Microsoft Word is a proprietary word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. It is a component of the Microsoft Office software suite. Microsoft Word is the one of the worlds most popular word processing programs and for good reason. In use for more than twenty years, Word has a number of valuable functions beneficial for any writing tasks including spell check, grammar check and numerous fonts. The built-in templates help writers create attractive resumes, letters, memos and other documents quickly. The Review features (e.g. Track Changes, Comment, etc.) are vital for people who need to track the input and changes from editors and colleagues. Word has only a few drawbacks: cost (usually over $100), technical requirements, and complexity (the sheer number of features can be overwhelming to a novice). 2. Google Docs: A Basic Web Based Word Processor Google Docs is a free suite of office productivity applications offered by Google that includes a word processor, spreadsheet program and other programs. Collaboration and offsite storage on Googles servers are the main advantages of this program. You can easily invite other people to work on a document with you without worrying about your hard drive failing and destroying your documents. Unfortunately, the disadvantage to this free word processor is the very basic functionality. You cannot easily create footnotes, tables of contents, and other features. In addition, font choices are comparatively limited. Finally, some organization restrict the use of web based applications for security and privacy reasons so check your IT policies before using this kind of application. To use Google Docs, you need to sign up for a free Google account. 3. Zoho Writer: Like Google Docs, Zoho Writer is a web based word processing application that is free to use. It was developed by ZOHO Corporation (formally AdventNet Inc.), a USbased company. Unlike Google Docs, Zoho specializes in office applications so there are more

features available to users. Zohos best features include document templates, integration with other Zoho office applications and over 1 GB of free storage. One final feature will be of interest to online writers: Zoho Writer can directly post to WordPress, Live Journal and other blog platforms. Spreadsheet Software: Spreadsheet software is a computer program that sets out a grid where users can analyze and organize numbers, financial data, and other information. Accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, and statistical analysis are the main uses of statistical software. This article introduces several examples of spreadsheet software that can be used for financial projects, personal budgets, scientific analysis, and other projects. Following Paragraphs briefly describes three different Spreadsheet softwares.

1. Microsoft Excel: First launched in the 1980s by Microsoft Inc., Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular and powerful spreadsheet applications currently on the market. The advanced chart and graph functionality of Excel makes it easy to create pie charts and other graphics for reports and presentations. Excel is also designed to pull data from other sources such as Microsoft Access, databases, websites, and text files (i.e. those formatted in CSV format). Excel 2007 is capable of processing over one million rows of data. The latest version of the product, Excel 2010, detects problems in formulas to limit errors. The popularity of Excel means that one can easily get assistance from websites, forums and colleagues familiar with the product. 2. Zoho Sheet: Zoho sheet is designed by ZOHO Corporation (formally AdventNet Inc.) This web-based spreadsheet application is an excellent example of spreadsheet software for collaboration and sharing. Instead of emailing spreadsheets back and forth, you can simply send out a link and then have other people edit the file with their comments and contributions. Similar to Excel, Zoho Sheet supports the use of macros and Pivot Tables which can be used to expedite analysis. In addition, the application offers a way to import and export data in the Excel file format for ease of cooperation with Excel users. 3. Gnumeric: Originally developed for the Linux operating system in 2001, Gnumeric is the spreadsheet component of the GNOME Free Software Desktop Project. Gnumeric has the ability to import and export data in several file formats, including CSV, Microsoft

Excel, HTML, LaTex, Lotus 1-2-3, Open Document and Quattro Pro; its native format is the Gnumeric file format (.gnm or .gnumeric), an XML file compressed with gzip. It includes all of the spreadsheet functions of theNorth American edition of Microsoft Excel and many functions unique to Gnumeric.. Some researchers have found the Gnumeric is more accurate than Excel in processing complex statistics and scientific information an important consideration if that is a focus of your work. For programmers and software enthusiasts, Gnumerics source code is publicly available for further development and adjustment.

Database management software: Examples of database management software: 1. Access : Access is a personal database system from Microsoft. It is a visually oriented software product, making it easy for non-programmers to develop useful databases. While the Access database structure can scale up to serve corporate needs, the most common use for this database is for small individual databases or limited-use multiuser programs. It integrates the Visual Basic for Applications language, making it a complete development environment. 2. FaxPro : FoxPro is a relational database system, also produced by Microsoft, that is tightly coupled to its programming language. FoxPro is less friendly as an end-user database, requiring more technical expertise then Access. This database system is known for its fast processing engine and the ability to handle numerous simultaneous transactions. 3. Oracle : The Oracle database is another enterprise-level scalable database. The SQL-based database supports distributed corporate databases, enabling the user to access data locally or from remote databases in a transparent transaction. Distributed databases help to overcome the physical limitations of a physical computing environment. The maximum database size for an Oracle database is 8 million terabytes, requiring physical storage beyond the capacity of most single installations.

Communications: Examples of communication softwares: 1. Email : Electronic mail, commonly known as email or e-mail, is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients. Modern email operates across the

Internet or other computer networks. Some early email systems required that the author and the recipient both be online at the same time, in common with instant messaging. Today's email systems are based on a store-and-forward model. Email servers accept, forward, deliver and store messages. Neither the users nor their computers are required to be online simultaneously; they need connect only briefly, typically to an email server, for as long as it takes to send or receive messages. 2. Internet Relay Chat : Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a protocol for real-time Internet text messaging (chat). It is designed for group communication in discussion forums, called channels but also allows one- to - one communication via private message as well as chat and data transfer, including file sharing. 3. LAN messenger : A LAN messenger is an instant messaging program designed for use within a single local area network (LAN). Many LAN messenger offer basic functionality for sending private messages, file transfer, chatrooms and graphical smileys. The advantage of using a simple LAN messenger over a normal instant messenger is that no active Internet connection or central server is required - and only people inside the firewall will have access to the system. Presentation Graphics: In computer graphics, graphics software or image editing software is a program or collection of programs that enable a person to manipulate visual images on a computer.Computer graphics can be classified into two distinct categories: raster graphics and vector graphics. 1. Artboard is a 2D vector graphics editor available for Macintosh designed by Mapdiva LLC. Artboard delivers an extensive library of over 1600 editable vector styles and clip art, and features a powerful style generator. Artboard Imports JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIF, PDF image graphics (static image PDF), and vector SVG 1.1. Artboard exports TIF, JPG, PNG images supporting resolutions from 72 to 600dpi and fully scalable PDF (editable vector PDF). Artboard is a native Cocoa application released through the Mac App Store. A free trial version is available from Mapdiva 2. 3ds Max (Autodesk), originally called 3D Studio MAX, is a comprehensive and versatile 3D application used in film, television, video games and architecture for Windows and Apple Macintosh. It can be extended and customized through its SDK or scripting using a Maxscript. It can use third party rendering options such as Brazil R/S, finalRender and VRay. 3. Adobe Fireworks (formerly a Macromedia product) is a vector editor with bitmap editing capabilities with its main purpose being the creation of graphics for Web and screen. Fireworks supports RGB color scheme and has no CMYK support. This means it is mostly used for screen design. The native Fireworks file format is editable PNG (FWPNG or PNG). Adobe Fireworks has a competitive price but its features can seem limited in comparison to other products. It is easier to learn than other products and can

produce complex vector artwork. The Fireworks editable PNG file format is not supported by other Adobe products. Fireworks can manage the PSD and AI file formats which enables it to be integrated with other Adobe apps. Fireworks can also open FWPNG/PNG, PSD, AI, EPS, JPG, GIF, BMP, TIFF file formats, and save/export to FWPNG/PNG, PSD, AI (v.8), FXG (v.2.0), JPG, GIF, PDF, SWF and some others; recently, also some support for exporting to SVG has been added (via a free Export extension. Vertical market software: Vertical market software is aimed at addressing the needs of any given business within a discernible vertical market (specific industry or market), vertical market software is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs. 1. Hotel Management System 4.5: easy-to-use hotel management software that can manage your hotel or motel. Developer: BistoneSoft, File Size, OS: 2.64 MB, Windows System 2. Car Dealer Organizer Pro 2.82: Car Dealer management database software for Windows. Developer: PrimaSoft PC 3. Rental Property Tracker Plus 1.12.3.6: Rental Unit, Tenant, Expense and Income Managemnt System for Mac and Windows. Developer: SpiritWorks Software Ind. File Size, OS: 6.62 MB, Windows System

SOHO: SOHO refers to Small Office Home Office. SOHO software is actually a software suite designed for small business owners. Three different SOHO software suites are described in the following paragraphs: 1. ThinkFree Office: ThinkFree Office by Haansoft ThinkFree Co. Ltd., a subsidiary company of Haansoft Corporation, is an office suite written in Java that runs on Windows, Linux, Macintosh and Android platforms. ThinkFree works on Web browsers, iPhones, and Android and Windows phones and Consists of the Write word processor, Calc spreadsheet, and Show presentation package. Yet for smooth compatibility with Microsoft Office, tools are also supplied for viewing Office applications without opening them, and for opening and editing docs in ThinkFrees online edition.

Each user of the free online edition gets 1 GB of document storage online. You can also connect to ThinkFrees online edition through Facebook. For companies that prefer running applications behind their own security firewalls, ThinkFree sells the suite as server-based software. 2. Google Desktop: The small office suite by Google inc. With all of the .pdf files, presentations, and other files accessible on the Web, chances are that you keep picking up data on hard drives at a quicker and quicker clip. With a single query, Google Desktop helps you locate whatever youre looking for in that morass of information a lot faster than through the Windows search function. Google Desktop works with all file types, including old .txt files that might have been hanging around the office for years. Its free, but its for Windows only. While grabbing Google Desktop, you can also download Google Gadgets, a set of Web-enabled software tools aimed at keeping you on top of news, weather, and sports. Originally, Google Desktop ran only on Windows. However, versions have since been added for Macs and Linux. 3. QuickSilver for MAC: If youre a Mac user, you also have Spotlight, a feature built into Mac OS X for lightning-fast searches. QuickSilver, on the other hand, is a desktop application launcher and Mac commander, available for free from Apple partner Blackfree. With QuickSilver, you can open apps on your Mac, launch Web sites, e-mail documents, and do a lot more, all from within the same place. Unlike the Mac Finder, QuickSilver is keystroke-driven, a boon to those who prefer the keyboard over a mouse. Groupware software: groupware is a specialized workgroup software application that uses various technologies and platforms (such as web-based technology and client-server platform) to allow users to collaborate, exchange information, discuss ideas, make group decisions, and coordinate activities. Following Paragraphs contain some Examples of Groupwares: 1. Microsoft SharePoint: Microsoft SharePoint (another Microsoft Inc. designed soft) is an enterprise-class collaboration and content management platform, or groupware solution, which enables users to connect to and share information with their colleagues and coworkers. SharePoint may be the dominant intranet platform of its kind, used by large and medium-size businesses in particular. SharePoint is feature-rich and robust, but also very complex. The base technology, Windows SharePoint Services (WSS), runs on Microsoft Windows Server. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) is based on WSS and extends the framework to

include social networking features, improved integration with Microsoft Office, and other enhancements. The SharePoint components and features you would access as a remote worker or professional user would depend on how the platform is set up by your company's IT department or administrators. There are many add-ins and third-party modules available for SharePoint including connectors for Jive, which adds business-class social networking, and a Silverlight Toolkit for adding multimedia components to SharePoint. 2. IBM Lotus Notes: Lotus Notes was originally created by Lotus Development Corp. in 1989. In 1995 Lotus was acquired by IBM and became known as the Lotus Development division of IBM and is now part of the IBM Software and Systems Group. IBM Lotus Notes is the client of a collaborative client-server platform. IBM Lotus Domino is the application server. Lotus Notes provides integrated collaboration functionality, including email, calendaring, contacts management, to do tracking, instant messaging, an office productivity suite (IBM Lotus Symphony), and access to other Lotus Domino applications and databases. Lotus Notes can also be integrated with additional collaboration capabilities including voice and video conferencing, online meetings, discussions, forums, blogs, file sharing, microblogs, and user directories. In addition to these standard applications the organization may use the IBM Lotus Domino Designer development environment and other tools to develop additional integrated applications such as request approval / workflow and document management. 3. Google Apps: Google Apps is a service from Google providing independently customizable versions of several Google products under a custom domain name. It features several Web applications with similar functionality to traditional office suites, including Gmail, Google Groups, Google Calendar, Talk, Docsand Sites. It was the vision of Rajen Sheth, a Google employee who later developed Chromebooks. Google Apps for business is free for 30 days, $5 USD per user account and month thereafter or $50 per year. Google Apps for Education is free and offers the same amount of storage as free Gmail accounts. Free Google Apps is still available though it is demoted in their search results so that users must navigate past the priced offering. Google Apps for Education, which is free, combines features from the Standard and Premier editions. In addition to shared apps (calendar, docs, etc.), there is Google Apps Marketplace, which is an App "store" for Google Apps users. It contains various apps, both free and for a fee, which can be installed to customize the Google Apps experience for the user.