What is Computer Software and its Types
A computer is an electronic device/machine which takes input and gives output according to the instructions given to it. The instructions are called software. Let's take a brief view of what is software and also discuss its types.
Today's content:
A set of instructions given to the computer to solve a specific problem is called a computer program/software. Software is a set of programs to solve a problem. A program is also called software. There is much software in the market which are being used. Let's see types of software.
Today's content:
- Computer software
- Types of computer software
- System software
- Device Drivers
- Operating System
- Utility Programs
- Application Software
- Package software
- Customized software
Computer Software
Types of Software
There are two main types of software, which are:
- System Software
- Application Software
1. System Software:
A set of instructions given to the computer to control and manage computer hardware is called system software. The system software is used to control and manage hardware resources. The basic purpose of system software is to run and manage a computer.
Here are some types of system software:
- Device Drivers
- Operating System
- Utility Drivers
Device Drivers:
A device driver is a type of system software, which is used to make alive connected hardware components like keyboard, mouse, Speakers and Micro-Phone e.t.c.
There is a lot of software available on the internet which can install device drivers in your computer after configuring it.
Operating System:
An operating system is also a type of system software, which coordinates with the computer. An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting software for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, printing, and other resources.
Source:(Operating System).
Utility Drivers:
Utility Driver is also a type of system software. It is used to provide utility programs like the programs we use in our daily routine as Music Player, VLC Media Player, Winrar e.t.c.
2. Application Software
A set of instructions given to the computer to perform a specific task. Application software is used to increase the productivity of the user. There are also two types of application software.
- Customized Software
- Package Software
Customized Software:
Customized software is a type of software developed for a particular customer or organization. A software engineer's team designs a customized software and it is the copyright of one company of the customer. No one can use this software without the owner's permission.
Example:
A company wants software which only contains a word editor and an excel sheet to calculate data or create documents or a rate calculator that calculates the rates according to companies product rates.
Package Software:
A packaged software is a type of software developed for general use in the public. Anyone can use this kind of software. This software is easily available in markets or you can download this software from the internet. Package software is only available in packages.
Example:
The example of package software is MS Office, Photoshop, Corel Draw e.t.c.
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