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• A drawing and painting software allows freehand drawing and coloring. Some
commonly used drawing & painting softwares are Paint, Draw, etc.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) is used in designing a product. CAD software is used
by engineers, architects and designers to produce detailed design plans and technical
drawings.
Database Management System (DBMS) Software
Database Management System (DBMS) software is used to create, store, modify and
sort data stored in a database. A database is an organised collection of related data. The
DBMS is used to provide quick solutions to queries and find any information easily. It
is also used to generate reports on the basis of data stored in it. Some commonly used
DBMS include Microsoft Access, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Base, etc.
Desktop Publishing (DTP) Software
Desktop Publishing (DTP) softwares are used to create newspapers, magazines, brochures,
still advertisements, etc.
They are commonly used to create files that create a lot of graphics. Some commonly used
DTP software include Corel Draw, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress
and Microsoft Publisher.
Info Byte
The term software was introduced by John W. Tukey in 1957.
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