SOFTWARE.

         The computer cannot perform any task with the hardware alone. It requires instructions to perform a task. These instructions are called software. Software is the set of instructions given to the computer to perform a specific task. Software is designed to help users to interact with computers, create documents, play games, watch movies, draw images and paintings, etc.                                             

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MAIN TYPES OF SOFTWARE.

                 There are many types of software but here we discuss two main types of software.

1. System software

2. Application software

SYSTEM   SOFTWARE.

              System software is programs that control and direct the operations of computer hardware. This software is an essential part of the computer system. A user cannot work on a computer without system software.

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There are different types of system software, a few important names are given below.

1. Operation system

           It is system software that is just like a soul of a computer. It is a collection of programs that control the overall functions of a computer. The operating system also organizes all the data and runs other applications of the computer. It creates a link between a user and the computer. 

 EXAMPLES

 MICROSOFT WINDOWS  is the most widely used operating system for personal computers. It is a graphical operating system that is developed and published by Microsoft. LINUX, UNIX, and MAC OX are some of the other operating systems.

2. Device drivers

      It is system software that tells the operating system how to communicate with a device.  It is also known as a driver. Most of the device drivers are automatically installed with Microsoft Windows. A device cannot work properly if device drivers are not installed.

EXAMPLES

1. Device driver of the printer

2. Device driver of modem

3. Device driver of sound card

3. Utility programs 

          It is system software that allows a user to analyze, configure, and maintain the computer. It performs a specific task related to the management of a computer, its devices, and files or programs.

EXAMPLES

 In Microsoft Window, there are different Utility programs such as Disk clean up, Windows Explorer, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, Backup, Security Center, Add or Remove Programs, etc.


APPLICATION   SOFTWARE

             A set of computer programs that helps users to do specific work on the computer. This software helps a user to create a graphic, produce documents, performs calculations, compose music, play movies, play games, and so on...                                                                                                                

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There are many varieties of Application software. Some names of this software are given below.

1. Entertainment software

         This software is developed to entertain the users. Computer games are the most popular type of entertainment software. A user can play cricket, fly a jet, battle with monsters, run favorite music and music while using this software. 

EXAMPLES

 Window Media player, Real player, EA sports, Need For speed, etc are some examples of entertainment software.

2. Productivity software

     This software helps users to work more effectively and efficiently to solve their problems. like WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE  is used to produce documents such as letters, reports, and memos. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE  is used to work with numbers and formulae. A user enter numbers in the grid of rows and columns on the spreadsheet and the computer performs the calculations.

EXAMPLES

 MS Word, MS Excel, MS paint and MS Powerpoint, etc

3. Educational software

              This software helps a user to learn a particular skill. Educational software is used for help and guidance in different subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Arabic.. etc.