Intro to IT

A GUI is an interface consisting mainly of windows, icons, menus, and a pointer which can be manipulated using a mouse. A  GUI makes a computer simple and easy to use. They also enable end-users to multi-task as GUIs make it possible for multiple programs to run at the same time.

Word Processors are used to create text-based documents. It is a program which consists of many features that enables a user to edit and modify documents as they wish. With a word processor, an end-user is able to have their spelling and grammar mistakes checked, their documents formatted and their font's style and size changed accordig to preference. Examples of Word Processors are Microsoft Word, WordPerfect and AppleWorks.

Spreadsheets are programs that organize numeric data such as financial and budget reports. A spreadsheet is a rectangular grid of rows and columns. Put together, they form cells. These cells may contain text or numeric entries. Graphs can also be created in spreadheets. Formulas can also be used to make calculations easy in order to save time. A user can also insert graphs into a spreadsheet. Common Spreadsheet applications include Microsoft Excel, Apple iWork's Numbers and Corel Quattro Pro.

A DBMS is a program which creates, organizes and manages a database. All mass companies or organizations have a database to keep records and information. DBMSs have tools like the filter tool and the sort tool. Information stored can be quickly found and brought toghtether using queries, forms and reports. Examples of DBMSs are Microsoft Access, Corel Paradox and Lotus Approach.

Utility Suites contain more than one utility software bundled together. It is usually more convienient and cheaper to purchase utility suites. The utilities contained in utility suites usually focus on how the computer infrastructure operates. Utilities are often rather technical and aimed to people with an advanced level of computer knowledge. Examples of utilities are disk defragmenters, file managers and backup.