Integrated Software

With integrated software you start one program and get access to what looks like several programs. In the olden days of text-only interfaces, an integrated set of programs was a big help.

These days a set of integrated programs is usually designed as a 'starter' set for the beginning or casual user. Many advanced features are omitted that might be found in stand-alone products.

For example, the word processor in an integrated software package would not likely have a way to automatically generate a table of contents and would have fewer options on how to handle footnotes, headers, and footers.

Microsoft Works is an example of integrated software, but support for the last version ends 10/9/2012.

Google Docs & Apps and Windows Live Skydrive might be considered examples of integrated software since they can be accessed from a single interface in your browser. They are completely online. The features available are not yet as powerful as what you can do with stand-alone programs.

Purpose:	Providing easy access to several different 'programs' Keeping things simple
Major Advantages:	Lower cost than buying separate programs. Online versions are currently free. Reducing the learning curve for new users

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