Integrated software is invaluable to the new learner of computer software, to application typing, and to a cost-conscious small business. The first advantage is its low cost which may be as little as $200 for five programs packaged as one piece of integrated software.
A second advantage is that there is only one program to install. If you are a manager of a computer networks with fifty or more computers trying to access the same information at the same time, this is a significant advantage. With only one piece of software to troubleshoot, a network manager can become familiar with the little quirks of the program quickly. The downtime of the network then becomes minimal. There is also only one program to learn, which, of course, simplifies the learning task.
A third advantage is the ease and consistency of the interface from one module to another. Sharing data among the applications is almost effortless. For instance, one can easily add a spreadsheet, chart, and or other graphic to a letter created in the word-processing module. As mentioned earlier, the basic functions and commands are found in the same location throughout the entire integrated software package. This consistency allows one to use the same methods for performing basic tasks. Most integrated software packages on the market today are designed so that all the applications work together.
A fourth advantage is integrated software’s ability to share information between modules. For instance, an individual can first use the word processing module to prepare a letter. Second, using the database module, the individual can create a database. Third, the individual can use the graphics module to design letterhead stationery as well as a standard format for, say, information on credit balances gathered from the data contained in the spreadsheet module. Finally, the database can be used to perform a mail merge, which involves individually addressing the letter created in the word processing module to each of the names in the database.
A final advantage is that usually there is only one manual to read and refer to when encountering a problem. If one had separate suites for each programs, each would come with its own separate manual.
A second advantage is that there is only one program to install. If you are a manager of a computer networks with fifty or more computers trying to access the same information at the same time, this is a significant advantage. With only one piece of software to troubleshoot, a network manager can become familiar with the little quirks of the program quickly. The downtime of the network then becomes minimal. There is also only one program to learn, which, of course, simplifies the learning task.
A third advantage is the ease and consistency of the interface from one module to another. Sharing data among the applications is almost effortless. For instance, one can easily add a spreadsheet, chart, and or other graphic to a letter created in the word-processing module. As mentioned earlier, the basic functions and commands are found in the same location throughout the entire integrated software package. This consistency allows one to use the same methods for performing basic tasks. Most integrated software packages on the market today are designed so that all the applications work together.
A fourth advantage is integrated software’s ability to share information between modules. For instance, an individual can first use the word processing module to prepare a letter. Second, using the database module, the individual can create a database. Third, the individual can use the graphics module to design letterhead stationery as well as a standard format for, say, information on credit balances gathered from the data contained in the spreadsheet module. Finally, the database can be used to perform a mail merge, which involves individually addressing the letter created in the word processing module to each of the names in the database.
A final advantage is that usually there is only one manual to read and refer to when encountering a problem. If one had separate suites for each programs, each would come with its own separate manual.
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