Soft options: Software types
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A wide range of word processing, spreadsheet, end-user database, office suite, integrated, utilities and operating system software packages are available. Relational databases are more flexible than flat-field products. Two-, three- and multi-dimensional spreadsheet packages are used for flexible data storage data manipulation. Integrated software packages are a combination of software packages. They have less functionality than office suites.
Publication Name: What to Buy for Business
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0265-296X
Year: 1997
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Java
Article Abstract:
Computer manufacturer Sun Microsystems Inc.'s object-oriented, graphics-based programming language Java is particularly popular on the Internet. It is designed as a World Wide Web language but is compatible with any platform that are suitably configured. Java applets are singular software packages designed for convenience of use. Thin clients are computer appliances with a minimal specification. They are designed to work with a server.
Publication Name: What to Buy for Business
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0265-296X
Year: 1997
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Buying and using software
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A wide variety of software packages are available for business and private use. Software packages must be chosen with care. Additional computer hardware purchases may be justifiable to the accommodate new software requirements. Purchasers are advised to opt for software support whenever possible. Site licenses are sometimes cost-effective for multi-user businesses. Software updates are sometimes available via the Internet.
Publication Name: What to Buy for Business
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0265-296X
Year: 1997
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