THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE

It is called a program

Software

It is a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.

It is also acts as a link between the user and hardware in order to execute a complete computer process.

Two Main Categories of Computer Software

It is the software that makes the computer work.

1. System Software

* Besides operating systems, other examples are anti – virus software, communication software and printer drivers

Types of System SoftwareA. Operating System• It is a set of programs that coordinates all the

activities among computer hardware devices.• It provides a means for users to communicate with

the computer and other software.

B. Utility Program

• It allows user to perform maintenance – type task usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs.

Types of System Software

It refers to the program created to accomplish specific task user with the purpose of supporting and improving the user’s work

2. application Software

It is designed to make user’s more productive and assist them with personal task

a. Word Processing Software• It allows user to create and edit a document.

Classification of Application Software

b. Spreadsheet Software• It allows users to create document and

perform calculations

Classification of Application Software

c. Database Software• It allows users to store and retrieve vast amount of

data

Classification of Application Software

d. Presentation Graphic Software• It allows users to create visual

presentation

Classification of Application Software

e. Multimedia Software• It allows users to create image, audio, video and

etc,

Classification of Application Software

1. Business Software• It is a combination of different types of software

that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.• Business software includes programs such as word

processing, spreadsheet, database presentation, note taking, project management, accounting and enterprise computing.

Purpose of Application Software

2. Graphics and Multimedia Software• It is a software that are used by people with

specific needs in the field of engineering, architecture, web development and programming.• this software includes computer – aided design,

desktop publishing, paint and image editing, video and audio editing, multimedia authoring and web page authoring.

Purpose of Application Software

3. Personal and Educational Software

• These are used mostly by the greater public for managing and organizing their personal activities.• This software includes personal software suites,

personal finance, educational, entertainment, clipart and imagery gallery and information reference.

Purpose of Application Software

4. Communication Software

• It is a special type of software that works with a hardware and transmission media. • This software includes e-mail, file transfer protocol,

chat room, instant messaging, and blogging.

Purpose of Application Software