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Software

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There are many different types of computer "applications" software. Whilst some is custom-designed by specialist programmers to perform one task, most is generic, providing features that can be adapted for a variety of different tasks.

An example of generic software is a database program such as Microsoft Access. This provides a wide range of features which the user can customise for specific tasks.

It is almost always cheaper to buy generic software than custom-written software.


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