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Latest revision as of 10:08, 28 April 2016

Application software (an application) is a set of computer programs designed to permit the user to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities.

Requires system software

Application software cannot run by itself. It is dependent on system software to execute.

Examples

Non-application software

The term application is used to distinguish such software from:

  • System software, which manages and integrates a computer's capabilities but does not directly perform tasks that benefit the user
  • Utility software, which is directly concerned with altering or managing the computer's operating environment

See also

External links