Software are categorized into,
- System Software
- Application Software
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System Software:
Systems software is a set of instructions that serves primarily as an intermediary
between computer hardware and application programs, and may also be directly
manipulated by knowledgeable users. It makes the operation of a computer system more effective and efficient. Systems software provides important self-regulatory functions for computer
systems, such as
- Loading itself when the computer is turned on.
- Managing hardware resources such as secondary storage for all applications.
- Providing commonly used sets of instructions for all applications to use.
Without using the system software, there may be no computer program that can
run on a computer system. So the system software is an important or indispensable part of the computer
system.
Application Software:
Application software is computer software, designed to help the user to perform
singular or multiple related specific tasks. They act as instructions which direct the hardware to perform specific functions. Application software cannot be operated unable to run without the operating
system and system utilities. Application software can be used as a productivity/business tool; to assist with
graphics and multimedia projects.
Examples of Application Software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Macromedia Freehand
- Adobe Photoshop
- CorelDraw
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