Computer Fundamentals
Computer Useful Resources
Selected Reading
- Computer - Available Courses
- Computer - How to Buy?
- Computer - Internet and Intranet
- Computer - Operating System
- Computer - Networking
- Computer - Data and Information
- Computer - Number Conversion
- Computer - Number System
- Computer - Software
- Computer - Hardware
- Computer - Ports
- Computer - Memory Units
- Computer - Motherboard
- Computer - Read Only Memory
- Computer - RAM
- Computer - Memory
- Computer - Output Devices
- Computer - Input Devices
- Computer - CPU
- Computer - Components
- Computer - Types
- Computer - Generations
- Computer - Applications
- Computer - Overview
- Computer - Home
Computer Useful Resources
Selected Reading
- Who is Who
- Computer Glossary
- HR Interview Questions
- Effective Resume Writing
- Questions and Answers
- UPSC IAS Exams Notes
Computer - Software
Computer - Software
Software is a set of programs, which is designed to perform a well-defined function. A program is a sequence of instructions written to solve a particular problem.
There are two types of software −
System Software
Apppcation Software
System Software
The system software is a collection of programs designed to operate, control, and extend the processing capabipties of the computer itself. System software is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. These software products comprise of programs written in low-level languages, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.
Some examples of system software are Operating System, Compilers, Interpreter, Assemblers, etc.
Here is a pst of some of the most prominent features of a system software −
Close to the system
Fast in speed
Difficult to design
Difficult to understand
Less interactive
Smaller in size
Difficult to manipulate
Generally written in low-level language
Apppcation Software
Apppcation software products are designed to satisfy a particular need of a particular environment. All software apppcations prepared in the computer lab can come under the category of Apppcation software.
Apppcation software may consist of a single program, such as Microsoft s notepad for writing and editing a simple text. It may also consist of a collection of programs, often called a software package, which work together to accomppsh a task, such as a spreadsheet package.
Examples of Apppcation software are the following −
Payroll Software
Student Record Software
Inventory Management Software
Income Tax Software
Railways Reservation Software
Microsoft Office Suite Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Features of apppcation software are as follows −
Close to the user
Easy to design
More interactive
Slow in speed
Generally written in high-level language
Easy to understand
Easy to manipulate and use
Bigger in size and requires large storage space