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    DEFINITION OF SOFTWARE

    Software is a set of instructions and procedures passed to


    the computer to perform certain activities or task. It can also
    be defined as a set of instructions that direct the activities of
    the computer system in order to undertake a specific task.
    Unlike the hardware, software cannot be seen or touched.
    Types of Software
    Software is divided into two broad groups, these are:
    1. System Software
    2. Application software
    1. System Software
    These are software that control the way the different
    computer components communicate with one another. It
    can also be defined as programs that help run the computer
    hardware and software. The system software consists of
    programs, written by manufacturers, which contributes to
    the proper control and good performance of the computer
    system. System software generally comprises three groups.
    These are:
    a. Operating system: Operating (OS) is software program
    that manages the hardware and software resources of the
    computer. Examples Disk Operating System (DOS),
    Microsoft windows, UNIX, LINUX, MAC etc
     Utility software: utility software (service
    programs)
    used for general housekeeping of the computer such
    as repairing the computer, backing up files, copying,
    sorting and printing. Examples of utility programs
    include: window explorer, Anti-virus, Network
    manager, Registry cleaner, data compression utilities,
    etc
     Translators: Translators are programs for

    converting programs in other languages into machine


    language instruction so that the computer can
    execute
    2. Application Software: These are software that
    allows humans to accomplish one or more specific
    (non-computer) task. There are different types of
    application software, they include:
     a. Word processing software: These are software

    used for creating, editing and printing document.


    Example include: Microsoft Word, Notepad, Corel
    WordPerfect, WordPad, etc.
     b. Spreadsheet software: These are software for

    performing accounting and statistical calculations.


    Examples are: Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.
    C. Graphics software: These are software
    that are used for drawing and designing
    purposes, examples CorelDraw, Paint,
    Photoshop, Instant Artist, etc.
    d. Database Application: Database
    software allows you to enter, retrieve and
    update data in an organized and efficient
    manner. Commonly used database
    programs include Microsoft Access and
    Lotus 1-2-3
    e. Presentation: A presentation program is a computer
    software package used to display information, normally
    in
    the form of a slide show. Examples are MS power point
    Corel Presentations, OpenOffice.org Impress,
    SlideSlider,
    SlideRocket SlideWiki, Audience (software), Ease,
    Emaze,
    WPS presentation, etc

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