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CHAPTER 3 Application Software Application Software Applications Software Apply to real-world tasks Solves user problems vs. OS controls the hardware What it Does Gets the work done Solves a problem: How large was The Roman Empire? PC Software Characteristics User-friendly Easy Intuitive Minimum training and documentation needed to use Software TypesCustom Software Written by programmers Takes a lot of time to write and test When specifications are unique Software TypesPackaged or Commercial Sold in stores, catalogs, or downloadable from the WWW Purchased from software publishers Must be ins