Computer Software Overview

Application Software

Programs designed to make users more productive, conduct business, or provide entertainment.

Productivity Software

Includes programs that allow people to perform various tasks required at home, school, and business.

Word Processors

Software that allows users to create and edit documents.

Spreadsheets

Software used to make calculations and perform numerical analyses.

Presentation Software

Software used to produce high-quality slide presentations.

Personal Information Manager

Software that manages email, contacts, calendars, and tasks in one place.

Databases

Software used to store and organize data and perform complex data querying.

Accounting Software

Helps business owners manage finances, tracking accounts receivable and payable, inventory management, payroll, and billing.

E-Commerce Software

Facilitates website creation, hosting services, shopping cart setup, and credit card-processing services.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

Stores sales and client contact information in one central database.

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

A software suite that provides tools to programmers for software development.

Software License

Legal authorization to use software, governed by an end-user license agreement (EULA).

Software Piracy

Unauthorized copying, distribution and use of software.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Web-based applications that are hosted online and accessible through a browser.

Translators

Programs that convert high-level source code into machine code, including compilers, assemblers, and interpreters.