Perusohjelmat
Perusohjelmat are a set of essential software applications that form the basic toolkit for computer users. They are designed for everyday tasks and provide the foundational functionality needed in education, work, and home use. In practice, perusohjelmat typically include categories such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentation programs, and email clients. Additional common components are web browsers, file management tools, image and audio/video editors, media players, and simple database or note-taking applications. Security and maintenance tools, such as antivirus or backup utilities, are often included as part of a basic software set, particularly in institutional contexts.
The concept is used especially in education and public sector procurement to define a minimum viable software
In Finland and other Nordic contexts, perusohjelmat are often referenced in discussions of digital competence and