What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Software Suites?
Computer software suites are less expensive than purchasing applications separately. Each application in a suite tends to use similar interfaces, so data is easily transported from one program to another. However, a software suite often contains more programs than users utilize. Computer software is marketed to consumers in suites that contain several applications as a buying incentive.
One popular computer software suite is Adobe Creative, or CS. This is a software suite of graphic design, video editing and web development applications. The suite includes Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign and Light Room. Most software suites, including CS, are sold via the Internet through a cloud-based storage system. Adobe CS is the leading industry software for design applications. The suite provides a cost-effective way for students and professionals to acquire the tools needed for graphic and web design.
A second popular software suite is Microsoft Office. It is an office suite of desktop applications, servers and services for the Microsoft Windows and OS X operating systems. Microsoft Office was first introduced in 1988. It is the leading software suite and includes the popular programs Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Microsoft Word is a word processor program and was initially considered the primary Office application. Its proprietary format is considered the industry standard.
