prewritten programs purchased “off-the-she the user. They are:word processors, spreadsh databases, and graphic packages. XEA 104 113 2
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General purpose application
Advantages :- Low price since sold in large numbers For large variety of applications Easy to use hence suitable for all category of Provided with manuals and documentation XEA 104 114 General purpose application Disadvantages:- If not used frequently one can forget comma Can not solve advanced cases Database, spreadsheet still requires know ho