Microsoft popularized the idea of the office-software productivity bundle with their release of the Microsoft Office Suite. This package continues to dominate the market and most businesses expect employees to know how to use this software. However, many competitors to Microsoft Office do exist and are compatible with the file formats used by Microsoft (see table below). Microsoft also offers a cloud-based version of their office suite named Microsoft Office 365. Similar to Google Drive, this suite allows users to edit and share documents online utilizing cloud-computing technology.
Spreadsheet
Word
Presentation
Other
Processing
Sui.te : Microsoft
Wor d
Outlook (email ),
Excel
PowerP oint
Office
Access (dat abase ) , OneNote (information gather ing)
Integrates with
App le iWor k
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
iTunes, iCJoud, and other Apple software
OpenOffice Wri ter
Base (databa se), Draw (draw ing) , Math
Cale
Imp ress
Spreadsheet
Document
Presentation
Goo gle
Drive
Utility Software and Programming Software
Utility software includes programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way. Examples include anti- malware software and programs that totally remove software you no longer want installed. These types of software packages were created to fill shortcomings in operating systems. Many times, a subsequent release of an operating system will include these utility functions as part of the operating system itself. Programming software’s purpose is to produce software. Most of these programs provide developers with an environment in Information Systems for Business and Beyond (2019) pg. 50
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