Different Types of Computer Software Applications
                     Different Types of Computer Software Applications
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A software application is a set of instructions or a computer program that is 
designed to perform specific task. Any application developed or designed in an 
environment (programming language) using specific keywords and syntax is 
called a “software”. There are different types of software that perform various 
operations.
Some software helps in business operations, some are developed to secure the 
files and the computers, while some are designed for entertainment purpose. This 
article discusses different types of computer software.
Antivirus software
Antivirus software is a software or a program designed to identify, prevent and 
remove the malicious computer programs like virus, trojans, worms, spyware, 
etc.
Examples of anti-virus software are AVG antivirus, Kaspersky antivirus, etc.
Operating system
Operating system is very essential for any computer. It is a software that is 
designed to co-ordinate with the hardware of the computer and enable 
communication between user and the applications.
Examples of operating systems are Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac, etc.
Media players
These software are designed to play or run multimedia files. While some play 
both audio and video files. Some are restricted to any one-audio or video. These 
are called audio players or video players.
Examples of media players are VLC player, Windows Media player, etc.
Productivity software
Productivity software are designed to perform the task easily reducing the efforts 
and time spent by the humans and increase their productivity. Productivity 
software can perform complex calculations, draft word documents, manage 
databases, design presentations, etc. Some are open source and are available for 
free, while some are proprietary products and users need to pay for such 
software.
Examples of productivity software are Windows Office Suites, OpenOffice.org, 
LibreOffcie, etc.
Programming tools or software
Programming tools or software helps design new software or application. These 
are also called programming languages. They provide specific keywords and 
methods that have to be followed to develop or design an application.
Examples of programming languages are Java, C language, etc.
Games
Games are gaining a lot of popularity. There are millions of games available, and 
every day more and more games are getting developed. Computer games are a 
kind of computer programs that are developed using one of the computer 
languages. Adding a lot of graphics and multimedia features to it makes a 
program run in the form of a game.
There are millions of software present in the market, some are big and expensive, 
while some are small and cheap or free, but the intention of all the software is to 
perform the given task.
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