Applications are programs that are install in different operating system. On computers to give users the ability to do specific tasks. For Example, Microsoft Word 2013® is a software that gives the user the ability to write/read documents. Some program packages come in a set with multiple programs included to provide multiple capabilities such as the Microsoft Office 2013® suite of programs. This suite of programs also includes Microsoft Outlook 2013® which is used to send and receive E-mail. It also includes other programs with more capabilities.
How Application Programs Work
Application programs are written in a text based computer language. Once written, they are compiled into a binary (0101) language the computer understands. The application programs use function calls (as described in the section about operating systems) to interface to the various computer peripherals such as your keyboard, mouse, scanner, printers, and other devices. Most of these function calls are provided by the operating system so the application programs are usually compiled for a specific operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP ®, Microsoft Windows 7®, or Microsoft Windows 8®.
