What is Application Software

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What is Application Software? Application software utilizes the capacities of a computer directly for a dedicated task. Application software is able to manipulate text, numbers and graphics. It can be in the form of software focused on a certain single task like word processing, spreadsheet or playing of audio and video files. Here we look at the application software types along with some examples of application software of each type.

Different Types of Application Software

Word Processing Software: This software enables users to create and edit documents. The most popular examples of this type of software are MS-Word, WordPad and Notepad among other text editors.

Database Software: Database is a structured collection of data. A computer database relies on database software to organize data and enable database users to perform database operations. Database software allows users to store and retrieve data from databases. Examples are Oracle, MSAccess, etc.

Spreadsheet Software: Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 and Apple Numbers are some examples of spreadsheet software. Spreadsheet software allows users to perform calculations using spreadsheets. They simulate paper worksheets by displaying multiple cells that make up a grid.

Multimedia Software: They allow users to create and play audio and video files. They are capable of playing media files. Audio converters, audio players, burners, video encoders and decoders are some forms of multimedia software. Examples of this type of software include Real Player and Media Player.

Presentation Software: The software that is used to display information in the form of a slide show is known as presentation software. This type of software includes three functions, namely, editing that allows insertion and formatting of text, methods to include graphics in the text and a

functionality of executing slide shows. Microsoft PowerPoint is the best example of presentation software.

Enterprise Software: It deals with the needs of organization processes and data flow. Customer relationship management or the financial processes in an organization are carried out with the help of enterprise software.

Information Worker Software: Individual projects within a department and individual needs of creation and management of information are handled by information worker software. Documentation tools, resource management tools and personal management systems fall under the category of this type of application software.

Educational Software: It has the capabilities of running tests and tracking progress. It also has the capabilities of a collaborative software. It is often used in teaching and self-learning. Dictionaries like Britannica and Encarta, mathematical software like MATLAB and others like Google Earth and NASA World Wind are some of the well-known names in this category.

Application software are available in different forms such as these.

Licensed: A majority of software applications are licensed and not sold. In this case, a user purchases a software license and not the software itself. The vendor allows for the installation of this software on a specific number of machines. Sometimes, the license is limited to a certain number of users. Most software licenses allow you to run the application on only one machine, although you are allowed to copy the software on other machines for backup purposes. Licenses disallow the resale of software.

Sold: As opposed to licensed software, these software are sold to users. You need to purchase this type of software from the vendor in which case, you own a legitimate copy of the software. This allows you to resale the software.

As Freeware: Application software that can be downloaded, used and copied without any

restrictions is known as freeware. Generally small programs are released as freeware and are open for use.

As Shareware: These application software can be downloaded but you need to pay some amount for using them. Generally, mid-size software developed by software companies are made available as shareware.

Open Source: Open source software, as their name suggests, are made available with their source code. The code is open for modification and use. People mistake open source software for free. But note that here, 'free' refers to the freely available source code, thus making the software open for further development by users.

Needs to be Installed: This is true with many application software; for example spreadsheet software, word processors, data management software, etc. They need to be installed on your computer hard drive for use.

Runs Online: Antivirus software runs online. Similarly, Internet games that you can play online and which don't need to be downloaded fall under this category.

Simply put, application software are software designed for specific purposes, or meant for specific applications. Application software are of great use in completing individual and organizational tasks, as they have user-friendly features and are easy and interactive to use.

Examples of Application Software

Application Suite Microsoft Office, iWork, Open Office, etc. are examples of application suite, as they come bundled with a number of applications like word processor, spreadsheet, etc.

Enterprise Resource Software There are different kinds of software, that come under the category of enterprise resource

software. The examples of these software are customer relationship management software, financial software, medical billing software, departmental software, time management software, IT Helpdesk software, church management software, manufacturing software, etc.

Enterprise Infrastructure Software The different database management software, document management software, workflow management software, digital asset management software, project management software, property management software, etc. are all included in the enterprise infrastructure software.

Media Development Software Animation software, desktop publishing software, HTML editing software, etc., are some of the media development software.

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