A general purpose software would be anything that aids in allowing you to accomplish simple computer related tasks. For example: word processing software, spreadsheet software, etc. See link:
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Microsoft Word - for word processing and document creation
Autodesk 3ds Max - for 3D modeling and animation
Autodesk Maya - for 3D animation
Autodesk AutoCAD - for 3D drawings and analizes
Adobe Photoshop - for image manipulation
Sony Vegas Pro - for professional video editing
and many many other software..........
i cant say all of them the list is to long but there are many uses such as c++,programing, ans scripting
word, excel, pait etc.
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A software is something that serves for a specific purpose. Software can be of two types Specific or general purpose. A general purpose software is one which is developed for people not for any particular firm. Example of general purpose software are adobe flash, microsoft word, microsoft office etc.
By using general purpose software a user can fulfill his or her general needs By using special purpose software a user can fulfill his or her specific needs for which this special purpose software has been designed.
A type of software that has a broad range of capabilities.
Application software is the general designation of computer programs for performing user tasks.Application software may be general purpose (word processing, web browsers, ...) or have a specific purpose (accounting, truck scheduling, ...).
These programs are called general purpose applications and can be used for everyday use. Microsoft Word is a good example for a general purpose application as professional documents can be created at any time.
Advantages: Versatility: General-purpose application software can be used for many tasks, making it a flexible solution for many users. Accessibility: These types of software are widely available and easy to obtain, which makes it accessible to a large number of users. Disadvantages: Limited functionality: General-purpose application software is designed to be versatile but may not be as efficient or effective as specialized software designed for specific tasks. Security risks: Because general purpose application software is widely used, it is often targeted by hackers and can be vulnerable to security risks.
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Define and compare basic and specialized application software
Special Purpose application software is very specific in its use. Engineering programs often fall under this category - there is a program that does slope stability analysis and nothing else, for instance. Special purpose software may also be created in house and tailored to the specific needs of the company. General purpose application software is much broader in use. Word processors for example, can handle every form of writing, aside from calligraphy. Spreadsheet programs like Excel handle a significant portion of data processing problems (with databases taking the rest). In general, special purpose software is intended to perform a very specific function, while general purpose software is intended to perform a broader class of functions.
The basic application software runs the operating system or hardware that allows someone to work on a computer. They are also known as general purpose applications or productivity applications.
A general purpose software , as the name suggests is the software that is not developed for a specific user , rather it is developed for general purposes. Example of general purpose software are MS word, MS office , Flash player etc.
General purpose software allows users to perform a range of different tasks in one application, saving disk space, time and best yet MONEY!!!. Nearly all home computers have general purpose applications. The user only has to pay for and install one (1) program on their computer.