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Explain the different types of general purpose software and specific purpose software.​

Answer 1

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General purpose software - software that can be used for multiple purposes. Special purpose software - software built for a specific purpose. Bespoke application software - software built for a specific user and purpose.

Answer 2

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GENERAL PURPOSE

GENERAL PURPOSE A general purpose application, sometimes known as 'off-the-shelf' is the sort of software that you use at home and school. Examples include word processors, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing packages, graphics packages etc.

SPECIFIC PURPOSE

Special purpose application software is a type of software created to execute one specific task. For example, a camera application on your phone will only allow you to take and share pictures. ... Other examples of special purpose application software are web browsers, calculators, media players, calendar programs etc.