Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Application software Previous Terms-of-the-Day Term of the Day XML/RSS feed Term of the Day Google Gadget    Term of the Day on Twitter A program or group of programs designed for end users. Application software can be divided into two general classes: systems software and applications software. Systems software consists of low-level programs that interact with the computer at a very basic level. This includes operating systems, compilers, and utilities for managing computer resources. In contrast, applications software (also called end-user programs) includes database programs, word processors, and spreadsheets. Figuratively speaking, applications software sits on top of systems software because it is unable to run without the operating system and system utilities. Also see a diagram of n-tier application architecture in the quick reference section of Webopedia. Cloud Computing 101: Get Free eBook! Cloud computing can cut costs, speed implementations, and scale quickly. Download this Internet.com eBook now. Click Here.  Interested in placing your AD HERE? Click Here   Webopedia is on Facebook, Let's connect! Webopedia is on Facebook, are you? Let's connect! Join more than 1,600 Webopedia fans on Facebook and interact with the site's editors, post messages on the "Webopedia Wall," plus add comments on term definitions, articles, discuss technology and even suggest topics for inclusion in Webopedia.

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