Types of Application software...................

There is five types of application software. for example:-

1. Packaged software is Ready-made application software. In the early days of computing, any software that manufacturers didn't provide as part of the computer had to be custom-built to order.For example:-

• Microsoft Office - include many software programs that may be used in the office such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access.
• Swift Install -allows the user to create a personalized installation program for his/her software, using an easy, graphical user interface. After the user has created the installation files, these files can be used by another person to install the software packaged in the installation files.
• Sound Sense -Sound Sense plays sounds that come packaged with it, and any new ones you import in. It also is an image viewer, where you can set an image to show when a certain sound plays.

2. Custom Software is a type of software that developed either for a specific organization or
function that differs from or is opposite of other already available software.It is generally
not target to the mass market, but usually created for companies, business entities, and
organization. For example:-

• Part Finder & Search tool - This software was designed for a business company. The software could allow sales staff to easily and quickly find parts based on specific specification.
  

3. Shareware is basically "try before you buy" software. Shareware distribution is letting
clients try the software before buying the full version, by downloading a trial version from
your website. Types of shareware programs:-

• The complete programs - the client can try and keep using it forever.However, the software author requires that the client registers the program and pays a fee, which is usually lower price.
• The trial period - the program has all its function, but it only last for a determine period of time, usually 30days. after that you have to pay for the software.

4. Freeware is software offered free of charge, downloadable off the internet. It is different from shareware in that the share requires a payment if the software is to be used past trial date. For example:-

• Mozilla Firefox
• Torrent
• QuickTime player
  

5. Public Domain Software refers to software that is no limited by having a copyright. It can thus be freely used, copied, or altered, because no one owns the right to restrict its use. For example - Linux operating systems.