Application software

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.

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

Examples of an application include:

• Word processor
• Spreadsheet design and management system
• Aeronautical flight simulator
• Console game
• Drawing, painting, and illustrating system
• Library management system.

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

External links

• Application software @ Wikipedia