Application software
From Wiki @ Karl Jones dot com
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.
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Application software cannot run on itself but is dependent on system software to execute.
Examples of an application include:
- Word processor
- Spreadsheet
- Flight simulator
- Console game
- Drawing, painting, and illustrating system
- Library management system
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
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External links
- Application software @ Wikipedia
