![]() Software as a Service (SaaS) Software that's delivered on demand over the Internet. software The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and that enables it to perform different tasks. simulation program Software, often used for training purposes, which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it's reality. ![]() proprietary software Custom software application that's owned and controlled by the company that created it. program A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task. Examples include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, personal information management, and database programs. productivity software Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home, school, and business. presentation software An application program for creating dynamic slide shows, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote. personal information manager (PIM) software Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do lists. open source software Program code made publicly available for free it can be copied, distributed, or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products. multimedia software Programs that include image-, video-, and audio-editing software, animation software, and other specialty software required to produce computer games, animations, and movies. macro A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command. image-editing software Programs for editing photographs and other images. full installation The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution media to the computer's hard drive. freeware Any copyrighted software that can be used for free. ![]() End User License Agreement (EULA) See software license financial planning software Programs for managing finances, such as Intuit's Quicken, which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill-payment tools. digital video-editing software A program for editing digital video drawing software (illustration software) Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings. Desktop publishing (DTP) software Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.
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