Computer Software

What is computer software?

Computer system software is a collection of codes, programs, procedures, and documentation that perform tasks on a computer.

Types of software

• System software
• Application software

System software

Software is a set of programs that control the operation of a computer and peripherals attached to it.

Importance of system software

• It helps run the computer hardware.
• System software controls the application program and internet details of the computer being used.

Division of computer system software

• Control software
• Development software

Application software

Application software is a set of instructions programmed by computer programmers to solve specific tasks for users. It is written specifically to help users perform singular or multiple related tasks.

Importance of application software

• Applications solve specific or multiple related tasks for users.
• They save time and require little training to use.

Types of application software

• General-purpose application software
• Specific-purpose application software

General-purpose application software

This software is also called application packages or off-the-shelf application packages. They are easily procured from software vendors. With these software packages, the user controls the software, not the other way around, because it is written for broad applications.

Examples of general-purpose application software

• Educational software
• Programming software
• Word processor
• Spreadsheet
• Graphic software
• Presentation software
• Database management system
• Multimedia software
• Entertainment software
• Entertainment software

Specific-purpose application software

This software is programmed to meet specific user needs.

Examples of specific-purpose application software

• Educational management software
• Banking system
• Hospital management software
• Accounting software
• Payroll system software