Aplikasi Perkantoran

Summary

This informative lecture introduces the history and evolution of office applications, focusing on word processors. Key figures like Rubenstein and Bernabe, founders of Micropro Corporation, are highlighted for their role in launching the first office application in the 1980s. The talk discusses the dominance of Microsoft Office, introduced in 1990, and its applications such as Word and Excel. The evolution from mechanical to electronic word processors and the advancements in technology, including graphical user interfaces and laser printers, are covered, demonstrating how these tools have enhanced productivity and user experience in office environments.

Takeaways

• 💻 The founders of Micropro, Rubenstein and Bernabe, developed the first office application called StarOffice in the early 1980s.
• 📊 Office applications typically include word processing, spreadsheet software, database management, and graphic publishing tools.
• ✍️ The history of word processors began with mechanical devices that evolved into electric and then software-based applications.
• 🔧 The first mechanical word processor was patented by Henry Mi, enabling clear and accurate typing similar to printed text.
• 🎹 Christopher Latham Sholes created the first large typewriter, revolutionizing writing technology.
• 📼 In the late 1960s, IBM developed electric typewriters with magnetic tape recording capabilities, enhancing editing and collaboration.
• 🖥️ By the early 1970s, word processors began transitioning to computer-based systems, leading to significant innovations.
• 💾 The introduction of floppy disks in 1978 allowed for the storage and editing of word processing files.
• 🖥️ Personal computers emerged in the late 1970s, leading to affordable and complex word processing software in the 1980s.
• 🌐 Microsoft Word, introduced in the 1990s, dominated the word processing market due to its user-friendly interface and compatibility with Windows.

Q & A

Who are Rubenstein and Bernabe?

Rubenstein and Bernabe are the founders of Micropro Corporation, the company that introduced the first office application called 'StarBus' in the early 1980s.

What is StarBus?

StarBus is the first office application developed by Micropro Corporation, which included features for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

What major software package was released in 1990 that changed the office application landscape?

Microsoft Office was released in 1990 and has since dominated the market with its applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What are the main components of office applications?

Office applications typically include word processors, spreadsheet software, database software, graphics and publishing software, email tools, and project management software.

How has the history of word processing evolved?

The history of word processing has transitioned from mechanical typewriters to electric models and ultimately to sophisticated computer-based software that offers user-friendly interfaces and advanced features.

What were the first type of word processors?

The first type of word processors were mechanical typewriters, with the first patent issued by Henry Mi, followed by Christopher Latham Sholes's invention of the first large typewriter.

What significant advancement did IBM introduce in the late 1960s?

In the late 1960s, IBM introduced electric typewriters that could record and play back text using magnetic tape, marking a significant advancement in word processing technology.

What features characterized computer-based word processors in the early 1970s?

Computer-based word processors in the early 1970s featured CRT displays for visual text editing and floppy disks for data storage, which allowed users to edit text more easily.

What change occurred in the 1980s regarding word processing software?

In the 1980s, personal computers became more widespread, and word processing software became complex yet affordable, enhancing accessibility for users.

What does the term 'WYSIWYG' mean in the context of word processors?

'WYSIWYG' stands for 'What You See Is What You Get' and refers to a graphical user interface that allows users to see how the final document will look as they create it.