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{{Quote|[[computer program|[c]omputer programs]] which direct1y [[automate]] the functions or problems of [[end user]]s (laypersons). Applications programs [[automate]] both business applications such as payroll and scientific applications such as [[statistical]] calculations.<ref>[[A Working Glossary of Computer Software Terms]], at 1.</ref>}} |
{{Quote|[[computer program|[c]omputer programs]] which direct1y [[automate]] the functions or problems of [[end user]]s (laypersons). Applications programs [[automate]] both business applications such as payroll and scientific applications such as [[statistical]] calculations.<ref>[[A Working Glossary of Computer Software Terms]], at 1.</ref>}} |
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| − | {{Quote|[[software program|[s]oftware program]] that performs a specific function directly for a user and can be executed without [[access]] to [[system control]], [[monitor]]ing or [[administrative |
+ | {{Quote|[[software program|[s]oftware program]] that performs a specific function directly for a user and can be executed without [[access]] to [[system control]], [[monitor]]ing or [[administrative privileges]]. Examples include office [[automation]], [[electronic mail]], [[web]] services, and major functional or mission [[software program]]s.<ref>[[DoD Directive 8500.1]], at 17.</ref>}} |
An '''application program''' "is generally any [[computer program]] which is not a [[systems program]]."<ref>[[CSC v. Comm'r of Internal Rev.|Computer Sciences Corp. v. Commissioner of Internal Rev.]], 63 T.C. 327, 329 (1974).</ref> |
An '''application program''' "is generally any [[computer program]] which is not a [[systems program]]."<ref>[[CSC v. Comm'r of Internal Rev.|Computer Sciences Corp. v. Commissioner of Internal Rev.]], 63 T.C. 327, 329 (1974).</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:17, 23 March 2013
Definition
Application software (also application program) consists of
| “ | programs that permit a user to perform some particular task such as word processing, database management, or spreadsheet calculations, or that permits a user to play video games.[1] | ” |
| “ | [c]omputer programs which direct1y automate the functions or problems of end users (laypersons). Applications programs automate both business applications such as payroll and scientific applications such as statistical calculations.[2] | ” |
| “ | [s]oftware program that performs a specific function directly for a user and can be executed without access to system control, monitoring or administrative privileges. Examples include office automation, electronic mail, web services, and major functional or mission software programs.[3] | ” |
An application program "is generally any computer program which is not a systems program."[4]
References
- ↑ Lotus Dev. Corp. v. Paperback Software Int’l, 740 F. Supp. 37, 43 (D. Mass. 1990).
- ↑ A Working Glossary of Computer Software Terms, at 1.
- ↑ DoD Directive 8500.1, at 17.
- ↑ Computer Sciences Corp. v. Commissioner of Internal Rev., 63 T.C. 327, 329 (1974).