Application Software - Taxonomy

  • Creative Tools
  • Computation
  • Education/Entertainment
  • Communication
  • Control
  • Utilities
Applications in this category fulfill tasks directly related to computer maintenance and management. The tasks these programs perform would not be necessary without the computer. Examples include:
  • anti-virus
  • file compression, encryption
  • back-up, restore
  • computer configuration


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