These
consist of programs intended to solve a particular problem for the end user.
consist of programs intended to solve a particular problem for the end user.
Types of Application Software
1)
User application software e.g. these are programs written by individuals
for personal use
User application software e.g. these are programs written by individuals
for personal use
2)
Application package is referred to as package. They are ready- made
programs
Application package is referred to as package. They are ready- made
programs
Classification of Application Package
1) Special Purpose Application Software: these consists of program design for just one
specific task e.g. in business.
specific task e.g. in business.
– Software used in wide variety of business such as
payroll program, inventory program, stock control programs etc.
payroll program, inventory program, stock control programs etc.
– Software used only in specialized business such as
banks and building society airline seat ticket reservation, hotel room
reservation etc.
banks and building society airline seat ticket reservation, hotel room
reservation etc.
2) General-Purpose Application software: Are those used for specific purpose such as
accounting inventory management package, graphics package, word processing
package, presentation software etc.
accounting inventory management package, graphics package, word processing
package, presentation software etc.