Chapter 3: Software and System

• Identify the four categories of application software
• Differentiate among the seven forms through which software is available
• Explain how the operating system and utility programs work with application software
• Describe characteristics of a user interface
• Identify the key features of widely used business programs
• Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs
• Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs
• Discuss the advantages of and ways to access Web applications
• Identify the types of application software used in communications
• Describe the learning aids available for application software

What is a computer Application Software

• Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks
• For example : To make business activities more efficient, To assist with graphics and multimedia projects, To support home, personal, and educational tasks,To facilitate communications.
• Application software are available in a variety of forms in Packaged software, Custom software, Web application, Open source software, Shareware, Freeware, Public-domain software