Taxonomy of Application Software

Application suites
Collaboration software
Communication software
Content access software 
Database software
Database software 
Desktop publishing software
Education software 
Email programs
Enterprise software 
Graphic programs 
Graphics software 
Information worker software 
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Integrated programs
Multimedia software 
Presentation software 
Simulation software
Spreadsheet software 
Utility programs
Web browsers 
Word processing software