Applications Software

By far the largest amount of software available to the computer user is in the area of applications software. The applications for which software has been written cover the entire range of human activities. Applications software is available for a wide range of topics, such as religion, politics, astronomy, marriage coun­seling, contract bridge, horse racing, generating of lottery numbers, genealogy, finance, word processing, and ham radio. All the computer applications are examples of the use of applications software. In fact, it would be safe to say that software exists (or will soon exist) for any topic you can think of.

Most applications software is available in the form of software packages, which include programs and a written description, called the documentation, of the program. The documentation will often include a user's manual that pro­vides detailed instructions on using the package.

A problem with applications software is how to find the proper software for a given application. Mainframe computer centers usually have libraries that contain information on new software as well as offer classes on using software. Personal computer software is widely advertised in specialty magazines such as Byte and PC/Computing and is sold through retail outlets and by mail. Software packages are often reviewed in newspapers and magazines, and seminars and classes on using existing software are also available.

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