Business

Business software allows users to perform tasks related to running a business, such as paying accounts, keeping track of goods and items for sale, inventory software and writing reports.

Examples of business software are Microsoft Works and Lotus Notes.

Education

Education software is designed to teach or educate users. These include encyclopaedias, reference books and instructional programs.

Examples of education software are Encyclopaedia Britannica and Microsoft Magic School Bus.

Entertainment/Games

Entertainment software is designed for you to have fun with! Its purpose is to keep you entertained! This includes games software.

Examples of entertainment software are Microsoft Age of Empires and Sim City 2000.

Utility

Utility software is designed for you to perform routine tasks associated with the storage and manipulation of your information. This includes software such as schedulers, clocks, media players and communication tools.

Examples of utility software are McAfee Virus Scan and Arcada backup software.