Monday, April 27, 2020

What are the types of application system?

application systems
Computer software is basically programs and procedures intended to perform specific tasks on a system. From the lowest level assembly language to the high level languages, there are different types of application software. Computer software systems are classified into three major types namely system software, programming software and application software.
While system software comprises device drivers, OS, servers and software components, programming software helps in writing programs through tools such as editors, linkers, debuggers, compilers/interpreters and ore. Application software , in contrast to these two, is used for attaining specific tasks.
Application software uses the capacity of a computer directly for specific tasks and are used to manipulate text, graphics and numbers.
The different types of application system software include the following:
Application Software TypeExamples
Word processing softwareMS Word, WordPad and Notepad
Database softwareOracle, MS Access etc
Spreadsheet softwareApple Numbers, Microsoft Excel
Multimedia softwareReal Player, Media Player
Presentation SoftwareMicrosoft Power Point, Keynotes
Enterprise SoftwareCustomer relationship management system
Information Worker SoftwareDocumentation tools, resource management tools
Educational SoftwareDictionaries: Encarta, BritannicaMathematical: MATLABOthers: Google Earth, NASA World Wind
Simulation SoftwareFlight and scientific simulators
Content Access SoftwareAccessing content through media players, web browsers
Application SuitesOpenOffice, Microsoft Office
Software for Engineering and Product DevelopmentIDE or Integrated Development Environments
There are various different types of application software such as licensed, sold, freeware, shareware,and open source.
Application software’s either need to be installed or can run online. Application software’s can also be distinguished on the basis of usage into the following:
  • Utility programs
  • Generic programs
  • Integrated programs
  • Specific software
  • Bespoke software
  • Word processing software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Database software
  • Presentation software
  • Internet Browsers
  • Email Programs
  • Graphic Programs (Pixel based)
  • Graphic Programs (vector based)
  • Communication software: Communication through audio, video or chat based means

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