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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TOPIC 1 Lesson Objectives • Define the term, Computer Software • State the types of software • Give examples of each type of software • Definition, examples and purpose of operating system • The purpose of utility programs Computer software Software is a set of programs that instructs the computer about the tasks to be performed. Software tells the computer how the tasks are to be performed or hardware carries out these tasks. TYPES OF SOFTWARE
• Software can be broadly classified into two
categories: 1. System Software, and 2. Application Software. SYSTEM SOFTWARE System software provides basic functionality to the computer. System software is required for the working of computer itself. The user of computer does not need to be aware about the functioning of system software, while using the computer. Classes of system software SYSTEM SOFTWARE CONT’D The purposes of system software are: • Provide basic functionality to the computer, • Control computer hardware, and • Act as an interface between user, application software and computer hardware. APPLICATION SOFTWARE • The software that a user uses for accomplishing a specific task is the application software. Application software may be a single program or a set of programs. • Application software is written for different kinds of applications such as graphics, word processors, media players, database applications, telecommunication, accounting purposes etc. Some examples of application software packages are: • Word Processing Software: For writing letter, reports, documents etc. (e.g. MS- WORD, word press). • Image Processing Software: For assisting in drawing and manipulating graphics (e.g. Adobe Photoshop). • Accounting Software: For assisting in accounting information, salary, tax returns (Tally software, Peachtree accounting etc.) • Spreadsheet Software: Used for creating budget, tables etc. (e.g. MS-Excel). • Presentation Software: To make presentations, slide shows (e.g. MS-PowerPoint) • Suite of Software having Word Processor, Spreadsheet and Presentation Software: Some examples are MS-Office, Google Docs, Sun Open office, Apple iWork.
