Application Software
An application, also known as applications software, is a program or set of programs that performs a specific task. A program is a list of instructions, written in computer language, for the computer to carry out.
There are thousands of different types of applications software covering almost every topic you can imagine. There are programs for farmers, programs for games, programs for writing and programs for drawing just to name a few.
Some of the most used programs are word processing (we use Microsoft Word), data base programs (Infinite Campus is data base software), and spreadsheet software, like Excel. New programs are being developed all the time and the programs we use regularly are constantly being made better. (That’s what software updates are all about)
Many applications are already installed in our computers when we buy them. Others need to be purchased separately. If you are in the market for a new computer be sure to ask which programs are already installed to be sure you have everything you need.
