APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Packaged Software

- Retail structure that meets the needs of a wide variety of users

- Available in retail stores

Custom Software

- Performs specific function to a business or industry.

Web Application

- Allows users to access and interact with software from any computer that is connected to the internet

Open Source Software

- For use, modification and redistribution- Usually downloaded from the internet and

often at no cost

Shareware

- Distributed at no cost for a trial period - How to use : Send payment to the program

developer

Freeware

- Copyrighted software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or a company

Public-domain Software

- Donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions

- Anyone can copy or distribute to others without any cost

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Utility Programs

- Assist users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer, its devices or its software

WORKING WITH THE APPLICATION

SOFTWARE

Word Processing Software- Allows users to create and manipulate documents

containing mostly text and sometimes graphics