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Can a computer run if software is missing? Can a computer run if there is software

and any hardware is missing? Why or why not? Write about it here.
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Out of the Box Thinking
What are language translators? For what are they used? How do they work? Find about the

complete step by step procedure how they work and help the computer to
understand our instructions. Discuss in the class.

Application Software
A program or set of programs that are especially designed to solve the specific problems of
users, are called application software. It is also known as software package.
There are different kinds of application software such as commercial software, scientific
software, financial packages, Games, multimedia software.
The Application software is divided into two main categories
1. Custom-built software
2. Packaged software
Custom-built Software
The software that is developed for a particular customer or organization is called custom-built
software. It is also known as customised software.
For example, software developed to maintain the records of students of a particular collage is
an example of custom-built software.
Packaged Software
The software that is developed for sale to the general public is called packaged software.
Packaged software is used to solve some common problem of many people or users.
Some examples of packaged software are ;
1. Word processor such as Microsoft Word
2. Spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel
3. Database software such as Microsoft Access
4. Graphic software such as Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw
5. Communication Software such as Internet Explorer

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