Types of Application Software

• The key to unlocking the potential of any computer system is application software.
• Application software run on top of the system software and is made to do a specific task, which have indirect access to the hardware. Any web browsers such as Internet explorer and fire fox are the examples of application software.
• To use for specific use.
• A company can either develop unique software called proprietary software ( customize the software not for open market) or purchase off the shelf software(COT)(Commercial of the shelf)(keeping in remind the common function).