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    This document discusses different types of computer software. It explains that software provides instructions to hardware and enables interaction with computers. There are two main types: system software which controls the computer system, including operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS; and application software for specific tasks like word processing, presentations, photo editing, and spreadsheets. Customized application software is designed for specific organizations or users like library management or billing software. Both hardware and software are needed for computers to function.

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    This document discusses different types of computer software. It explains that software provides instructions to hardware and enables interaction with computers. There are two main types: system software which controls the computer system, including operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS; and application software for specific tasks like word processing, presentations, photo editing, and spreadsheets. Customized application software is designed for specific organizations or users like library management or billing software. Both hardware and software are needed for computers to function.

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    This document discusses different types of computer software. It explains that software provides instructions to hardware and enables interaction with computers. There are two main types: system software which controls the computer system, including operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS; and application software for specific tasks like word processing, presentations, photo editing, and spreadsheets. Customized application software is designed for specific organizations or users like library management or billing software. Both hardware and software are needed for computers to function.

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    COMPUTER

    SOFTWARE
    COMPUTER SOFTWARE

    A Computer is made up of many


    hardware parts . These hardware parts need
    instructions to work . A software is a set of
    programs or set of instructions given to a
    computer to make it work is called software .
    WHY IS SOFTWARE NEEDED?
    Without software a computer cannot
    work . It enables us to interact with a
    computer , its hardware or perform tasks .
    Similarly , any software can be used only
    when it is stored inside a storage device ,
    i.e. a hardware . Hence both hardware and
    software are equally important for a
    computer.
    We install and store many software inside
    our computer so that we can use them
    anytime.
    TYPES OF SOFTWARE
    There are two types of software :
    1)System software .
    i) Operating System. ii)Utility software.
    2)Application software .
    i)General purpose . Ii) Customized software
    SYSTEM SOFTWARE
    It controls the entire computer system including
    the hardware . The system software also controls
    and runs the application software . There are many
    types of system software .
    OPERATING SYSTEM(OS):- An Operating
    System is a program that acts as an intermediate
    between user of a computer and computer
    hardware . It is the first software that is loaded into
    computers main memory .Windows is the most
    commonly used Operating System. Windows is a
    product by Microsoft .
    Windows has many versions, such as Windows XP. Windows
    7, Windows 8, Windows 10. Some other examples of
    operating systems are Linux, MS DOC, and Mac OS .
    Utility Software:- This software is designed to
    perform basic maintenance tasks on a
    computer. Lets discuss some examples of this
    software.

    Antivirus Utility Software:- Viruses are


    software created to destroy data and files on a
    computer. Antivirus utility software detect and
    remove viruses from the computer system.
    Norton, McAfee and Quick Heal are most popular
    antivirus software.
    Backup Utility SW:- The ward backup means a
    reserve or substitute. Backup utility
    softwarekeeps a duplicate copy of our files in any
    external storage device.
    APPLICATION SOFTWARE
    Application software helps us carry out a specific task.
    There are two types of application software.
    1)General purpose Application Software.
    2)Customized Application Software .
    General purpose Application Software:-
    Some general software are designed that may
    be used by individual users to suit their needs
    and requirements such software are called
    packages.
    1)Word Processing Software:- They are
    used to type , edit and format text. For
    example, Microsoft Word, Word Pad,
    Apache Open Office Writer , etc.
    PRESENTATION SOFTWARE:-They let
    us create presentations . For example ,
    Microsoft Power point, Apache Open Office
    Impress, etc.

    Photo Editing Software:- They are used to


    create , edit and manipulate images. For
    example, Adobe Photoshop, Picasa, etc.
    Spreadsheet Software:- They are used to
    enter and maintain numbers, and solve
    complex calculations. For example,
    Microsoft Excel, Apache Open Office Calc,
    etc.
    Customized Application Software:-
    These type of software are specific purpose
    software designed for a specific organization or
    a particular user. Customized application
    software are also called as tailor-made software
    . These are mainly used at railway stations,
    airports, banks, malls, etc

    Library Management Software:- These type of


    software are used to manage record of books (entry ,
    issue, return) in a library of a school or college.
    Bill Generating Software:- Billing software
    handles the sale and purchase of the products sold
    to the customer in restaurants, departmental stores
    hospitals, etc.
    CREATED BY:- PRAKASH DATTA
    TP:- EDUJOBS ACADEMY PVT. LTD.
    SCHOOL :- BETHUADAHARI J.C.M. HIGH
    SCHOOL(H.S)

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