Types of Software | Computer Notes

There are two types of software.

1) SYSTEM SOFTWARE OR OPERATING SYSTEM:

•  Collection of operative programs whose purpose is to make the use of computer more effective.
•  Without system software it’s impossible to operate computer.
•  It deals with computer hardware.
•  Full fills the need of hardware.
•  Enables to start computer.
•  Provides CPU managements.
•  Provides memory managements.
•  Provides storage managements.
•  Provides data, files, networking, or input / output devices management.
•  Two common types are :Command-Line Interfaces (CLI) Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
• Examples: Win 98, Win Xp, Ms-DOS, Linux, UNIX (etc)

2) APPLICATION SOFTWARE OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS:

•  Fulfill the needs of a user.
•  This Software is specially designed according to user’s requirement.
•  Such as Typing a Letter, Playing Games, Preparing Payroll.
•  Application software is normally supplied as a package, consisting of the following
• Software supplied on Floppy Disk or CD Manual,Training material on CD or in a booklet.
• Examples:Ms-Paint, Ms-Excel, Internet Explorer (etc)