What is software
Software is a set of instructions that enables a computer to perform certain tasks.
Software is a set of instructions that enables a computer to perform certain tasks.Computer software may include data,instructions,programs,libraries etc.A computer system processes the set of instructions or programs to execute various tasks.In fact,it is the software on your computer,smartphone or tablet that makes it possible for you to interact with it.
Common examples of software include Microsoft Windows,Microsoft Word,Internet Explorer,Video games,apps etc.
Type of Software
- System Software
- Application Software
System software
System software forms a middle layer between the computer hardware and user applications.It interacts directly with the computer hardware and provides functionality to run software applications.
Common examples of system software include:
- Operating systems e.g. Windows,Linux
- Device drivers e.g. Printer driver
- Utility programs e.g. Virus scanners
Applications software
Applications software executes only specific functions on the computer system.Due to the varied range of applications that computers perform nowadays,there are numerous types of applications software available.
Common types of application software include:
- Word processor e.g. Microsoft Word
- Database software e.g.Oracle
- Graphic software e.g.Adobe Photoshop
- Browser software e.g. Firefox
