Application software can be subdivided into general purpose and application specific categories.
Thousands of application specific software packages are available to support specific applications of end users in business support managerial, professional, and business uses such as transaction processing, decision support, accounting, sales management, investment, analysis, and electronic commerce.
Application-specific software for science and engineering plays major role in the research and development programs of industry and the design of efficient production processes for high quality products.
General purpose application programs are programs that perform common information processing jobs for end users. For example, word processing programs, and graphics programs are popular with microcomputer users for home, education, business, scientific, and many other purpose. Because they significantly increase the productivity of end users, they are sometimes known as productivity software packages.
Their examples include Web browsers, electronic mail, and groupware, which help support communication and collaboration among workgroups and teams.
Application Software for End User
