TYPES OF SOFTWARE 7B.pptx

WHAT IS SOFTWARE ?

Software is the collection of computer

programs, procedures and documentation

that performs different task on a computer

system.

ComputerGames

Spreadsheets

Application Software

Word Processors Databases

InternetBrowsers

Operating System

Utilities

System Software

Hardware

CPU, Disks, MousePrinter etc

Types of Software

Programming software. System Software. Operating software. Utility Software. Data Backup and Recovery Software. Application Software. Word Processing Software.

Programming Software

• Programming Software come in forms of tools that assist a programmer in writing computer programs.

• it is help instructing a computer system include text editors, compilers and interpreters.

System Software

• This System is a set of programs that control the computer operations.

• System software is essential for a computer to do work.

• Without this software no link can be created between user and computer.

Operating system

• Operating System act as an interface between user and the computer.

• Window,DOS,Unix,Linux or MACOS are some example of Operating System.

Utility Software• It help in the management of computer hardware and application software.

• Disk defragmenters and various scanners are some example of this software.

• Utility Programs are written to solve one particular type of problem.

Data Backup and Recovery Software

• This software provides function beyond simple copying of data files.

• This software preserve the origanization of files and allow an easy retrival of backup data.

Application Software• A set of programs used to solve particular problems of user trough computer.

• it is known as application package.

• some application package are word processing software, spreadsheet etc.

Word Processing Software

• This software is used to create and edit document such as letter, report, essays.

• The in editing process ,text is entered in to document,delete,copiedor move to other location.

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