Application

Application

An application is a packaged set of computer instructions (software) and data that are first installed and then later executed by the computer's processor for the purpose of allowing the user to interact with the computer to create or process data or perform a specific task.

Examples

Word Processors

• OpenOffice Writer
• AbiWord
• WordPerfect
• Microsoft Word

Text Editors

• vi & vim
• emacs
• Helios Textpad
• Microsoft Notepad

Spreadsheets

• OpenOffice Calc
• Lotus 123
• Microsoft Excel

E-Mail Clients

• Mozilla Thunderbird
• Eudora
• Microsoft Outlook

Web Browsers

• Mozilla Firefox
• Konqueror
• Netscape
• Opera
• Microsoft Internet Explorer

 

 

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