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    Introduction to

    Computer Science
    Lecture 4

    /Prepared by
    Mosa Elkhedr
    Computer Software
     Computer software refers to the collection of programs, data, and
    instructions that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks.

     We interact with the program through its user interface called graphical
    user interface.

     Graphical user interface (GUI): you interact with a software using text,
    graphic and visual image such as icon.

     Icon: is a miniature image that represents a program or some other


    object.

     The two categories of software are


     system software
     application software.
    System Software
     System software consists of the programs that control or maintain
    the operation of the computer and its devices.

     It provides the foundational control and management of computer


    hardware and resources.

     It serves as a bridge between the hardware and application


    software.

     Two type of system software are the


     Operating system
     Utility programs
    Operating Systems (OS)
     An Operating System can be defined as an interface between user
    and hardware.

     The core software that manages hardware resources and provides


    services for application software.

     Examples include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

     When user start computer, Portion of operating system load into


    memory from the computer's hard disk and it remain in memory
    until the computer shut down.
    Device Drivers

     Specialized software that allows the


    operating system to communicate with
    hardware devices, such as printers,
    graphics cards, and storage devices.
    Utilities software
     Tools that perform maintenance tasks, such as disk management,
    antivirus programs, and backup software.

     It also related to managing the computer.


    Application Software

     Application software consists of programs designed to make users


    more productive and assist them with personal tasks.

     Application software is designed to help users perform specific


    tasks or solve particular problems.
    Application Software categories

     It can be further divided into several categories:


     Productivity Software: Tools for creating and managing documents,
    spreadsheets, and presentations.
     Examples Microsoft Office.

     Database Software: Applications for creating, managing, storing and retrieving


    data into computer.
     Examples: Oracle Database, and Microsoft Access.

     Multimedia Software: Programs for creating and editing audio, video, and
    images.

     Web Browsers: Software used to access and navigate the internet.


     Examples Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
    Output devices

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