Application Software

Consists of programs designed to make users more productive

Assist personal tasks

Major categories

Business

Graphics and Multimedia

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Communication

As the interface between user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware

Available in variety of forms

Packaged Software

Custom Software

Web Application

Open Source Software

Shareware

Freeware

Public-Domain Software

Must interact with Operating Software (OS)

Assists people while performing business activities

Database

collection of data organized that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data

Accounting

Spreadsheet

organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations

function is a predefined formula that performs common calculations

Software suites

collection of individual programs available together as a unit

Note taking software

enables to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page

Document management

Subtopic

Personal Information Manager

Adress

notebook

calendar

Presentation Software

create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a