(i) General purpose application programs
- Word processing - Create, edit and print text documents. E.g. MS Word, Word Perfect.
- Spreadsheets - Provide a wide range of built-in functions for statistical, logical, financial,
database, graphics, data and time calculations. E.g. Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, Quattro Pro.
(ii) Application specific programs
- Decision making software
- Educational software
(iii) System management programs
- Operating system- MAC OS, System/7Application software
- Utilities/service programs(iv) System development programs
- Linkers
- Debuggers
- Compilers
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