1. Business Software
1.1. is application software that assist people while performing business activities
1.2. Word processing software
1.2.1. allows users to create and manipulate documents
1.2.1.1. addition word processing features include
1.2.1.2. developing a document
1.3. Clip art
1.3.1. is a collection of electronic drawings,photos,and other images
1.4. Spreadsheet software
1.4.1. allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations
1.5. Database software
1.5.1. allows users to create,access,and manage a database
1.6. Persentation software
1.6.1. allows users to create visual aids for persentations to communicate ideas,massages,and other information to a group
1.7. Note taking software
1.7.1. is application software that enables users to enter typed text,handwritten comments,drawings,or sketches anywhrere on a page
2. Software for Home,Personal and Educational Use
2.1. Personal finance software
2.2. Legal software
2.3. Tax preparation software
2.4. Personal DTP software
2.5. personal paint/image editing software
2.6. Personal photo editing software
2.7. Clip art/image gallery
2.8. Video and audio editing software
2.9. Home design/landscaping software
2.10. Travel and mapping software
2.11. Referance software
2.12. Educational software
2.13. Entertainment software
3. Application Software for Communitions
3.1. Web Browser
3.2. E-Mail
3.3. Instant-Messaging
3.4. Chat Room
3.5. Text,Picture,video Messaging
3.6. RSS Aggregator
3.7. Blogging
3.8. Newsgroup/Message Board
3.9. FTP
3.10. Video Conferencing
4. Learning Tools for Application Software
4.1. Online Help is the electronic equivalent of user manual
4.2. you can ask a question or access the Help topics in subject or alphabetical order
4.3. Web-based help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about software
4.4. Web-based training is a type of CBT that uses internet technology and consists of application software on the Web
4.5. Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other lacotions
5. Application Software
5.1. consist of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks
5.1.1. To make business activities more efficient
5.1.2. To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
5.1.3. To support home,personal, and educational tasks
5.1.4. To facilitate communications
5.2. Available in a variety of forms
5.2.1. Packaged software
5.2.2. Custom software
5.2.3. Web application
5.2.4. Open source software
5.2.5. Shareware
5.2.6. Freeware
5.2.7. Public-domain software
5.3. System software serves as the interface between the user,the application software,and the computer's hardware
5.3.1. Utility programs
6. Graphics and Multimedia Software
6.1. Computer-aided design (CAD) software
6.2. Desktop publishing software
6.3. Paint/Image editing software
6.4. Professional photo editing software
6.5. Video and audio editing software
6.6. Multimedia authoring editing software
6.7. Web page authoring software
6.7.1. helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include multimedia and interactive content