Computers - Software 3.

Computers - Software 3.

Applications (such as databases, text processors, spreadsheets or even games) are widely used
in schools, offices or at home for common agenda.

(a) Database programs are used to store, organize and retrieve large amount of information on computer: they can be compared to an electronic filing cabinet.

(b) Text processors are used to store, retrieve and change information (to write letters, reports, tables or indexes (rejstříky) and they work like more sophisticated typewriters (Office).

(c) Spreadsheets (tabulky) remind of a large piece of paper divided into columns and rows (Excel).

(d) Communication software is represented by browsers (prohlížeče - Internet Explorer, Outlook Express).

They are shipped (dodávají se) with Windows package now.

The most popular communication software (program) for Internet is Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Communication software (program) for instant sending and receiving electronic mail is Outlook Express. It enables connection to the Internet.

Special software (programs) for searching addresses: Yahoo, Google, Alta-vista are mostly used abroad; Seznam, Centrum, Volny, Tiscali are mostly used in our country.