Basic Computer Hardware and Software Systems... Continued

Application Software
These are programs designed to accomplish a given task. Examples include word processors for producing documents like letters, memos and reports, spreadsheets for tabulation (an automatic worksheet), and database programs for advanced data storage and analysis.

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