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Types of Software Explained

Software is a collection of instructions that enables users to interact with computers and perform tasks. There are two main types of software: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, debuggers, linkers, loaders, and device drivers. It controls the execution of application programs and acts as an interface between users and computer hardware. Application software is used to perform specific tasks and can be general purpose, like MS Word or PowerPoint, or special purpose programs designed for industries like banking or attendance tracking.

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Types of Software Explained

Software is a collection of instructions that enables users to interact with computers and perform tasks. There are two main types of software: system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, debuggers, linkers, loaders, and device drivers. It controls the execution of application programs and acts as an interface between users and computer hardware. Application software is used to perform specific tasks and can be general purpose, like MS Word or PowerPoint, or special purpose programs designed for industries like banking or attendance tracking.

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SOFTWARE

Software is a collection of instructions that enable the user to interact


with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks. For example operating
system, device driver, Photoshop, coral draw etc.

TYPES OF SOFTWARE

 System Software

 Application Software

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run


a computer’s hardware and application programs.

OPERATING SYSTEM

An Operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the


user and the computer hardware and controls the execution of all kinds
of programs. Windows, Android, Macintosh, Unix, Linux etc.
DEBUGGER SOFTWARE

Checks bugs

Debugger Detects bugs

Corrects bugs
LINKER

A linker is a program that combines object modules to form an


executable program.

LOADER

A loader is the part of an operating system that is responsible for


loading programs and libraries.

DEVICE DRIVER

A device driver is a program that controls a particular type of device


that is attached to your computer.

UTILITY SOFTWARE

Utility software performs tasks related to the maintenance of the


computer system.

 Disk compression

 Disk fragmenter

 Backup utilities

 Disk cleaner

 Anti-virus etc.

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Application software is used for attaining specific tasks for the benefit
of the user.
GENERAL PURPOSE SOFTWARE (Predefined software)

 MS-word (Word Processing Software)

 MS PowerPoint (Presentation Software)

 MS Excel (Spreadsheet Software)

 MS access (Database Software) etc.

SPECIAL PURPOSE SOFTWARE(User defined software)

 (Finacle) Banking Management system


 (SumHR) Attendance System etc.

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