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    The document defines software as programs that direct computer operations. It outlines the two main categories of software: operating systems and application software. Operating systems control computer resources, coordinate devices, and act as an interface between users and hardware. Examples include Windows, Linux, and iOS. Application software performs specific tasks and runs via operating systems, with examples like Word, Excel, and Photoshop.

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    The document defines software as programs that direct computer operations. It outlines the two main categories of software: operating systems and application software. Operating systems control computer resources, coordinate devices, and act as an interface between users and hardware. Examples include Windows, Linux, and iOS. Application software performs specific tasks and runs via operating systems, with examples like Word, Excel, and Photoshop.

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    SOFTWARE

    Software
     A collection of programs, procedures and
    routines which direct the operations of a
    computer.
     Simply put, software is the programs that
    run on the computer’s hardware.
    Main Categories Of Software
     There are two (2) main categories of
    software.
     These are Operating System
    Software and Application Software.
    Operating System Software
     These are a set of programs that control
    and supervise the resources of a
    computer system.
     They co-ordinate the activities among
    computer devices.
     The operating system acts as an interface
    (common boundary) between the user
    and the computer.
    Operating System Software
     When a computer starts, users usually
    interact first with the operating system.
    For example to log in, access files or
    launch other programs.
     Operating systems contain instructions
    which allow users to run application
    software.
    Operating System Software
     The operating system can be considered to be
    the most important program in the computer.
    Its functions include:
     Acting as an interface between hardware
    and software
     Managing hardware resources
     Allowing users to run, switch between and
    close programs
     Managing users
     Managing the computer’s memory
    Operating System Software
     Examples of operating systems include
     Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10

    and Server 2008, Server 2012)


     UNIX

     Linux

     OS X (Formerly known as Mac OS)

     Android (for mobile phones)

     iOS (for Apple mobile devices)


    Application Software

     These are programs that perform specific


    tasks for users.
     Application software runs on top of the
    operating system.
    Application Software
     There are many types of application software.
    These include:
     Word Processing Software (Microsoft Word)

     Spreadsheet Software (Microsoft Excel)

     Database Management Software (Microsoft

    Access)
     Presentation Software (Microsoft PowerPoint)

     Antivirus Software (Avast Antivirus)

     Internet Browser Software (Firefox)

     Graphics Manipulation Software (Photoshop)

     Multimedia Software (Virtual DJ)


    Application Sofware
     There are a number of Categories of Application
    Software. These include:
     General Purpose Software

     Specialised Software

     Customised Software

     Custom-written Software

     Integrated software package

     Note that a program can be in more that one


    category.
    Application Software
    General Purpose Software
     These are programs that can be used for a
    wide variety of tasks.
     These include office programs such as
    Microsoft Word and Excel.
    Application Software
    Specialised Software
     These are programs designed for a particular
    purpose and nothing else.
     These include web browsers, CD burning
    software and antivirus programs.
    Application Software
    Customised Software
     These are programs which are modified
    (changed) in order to provided further
    functionality.
     For examples web browsers such as Firefox
    support the addition of small programs such as
    plugins which extend the features of the
    browser.
    Application Software
    Custom Written Software
     These are programs that companies or
    individuals pay a computer programmer to
    produce.
     These are often written from scratch and are
    designed to do exactly what the customer
    wants.
    Application Software
    Integrated Software Packages
     These are groups of programs (sometimes
    called suites) which are designed to work
    together and share data.
     They often contain a variety of programs which
    can be used to perform a wide range of tasks.
     Integrated packages are cheaper than buying
    all the programs separately.
     Examples include Microsoft Office and Adobe
    Creative Suite.

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