COMPUTER SOFTWARE
What is Computer software?
Computer software, also called software, is a set of instructions and its
documentations that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.
Software includes all different software programs on a computer, such as
applications and the operating system.
Types of Software:-
-there are different types of software are list as follows:-
1. System Software
2. Application Software
3. Programming languages
1. System Software
it is a software which
is used to manage the behavior of the computer hardware in order to
offer basic functionalities which are needed by the user. In simpler word, it
can be said that system software is essentially an inter mediator or
even a middle layer between the user as well as the hardware
The other example of system software is a device driver which is
used to control some specific device which is connected to computer systems
like mouse or keyboard. The device driver software is used to convert input/
output instructions of OS to messages so that the device can read and
understand. The system software can be run in the background or can be executed
directly by the user.
Ø Types
Of System Software:-
I) Operating System
Operating System Being a
prominent example for system software, it is essentially a collection of
software which handles resources as well as offers general services for various
other application which actually run over them. There are different types of
operating systems like embedded, real-time, distributed, single-user,
multi-user, mobile, internet and much
examples of OS:-
- MS Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- CentOS
- Ubuntu
- Unix
- Redhat
II) Firmware
It is essentially a set
of instructions which are permanently stored onto to the hardware device. It
offers vital information regarding how a particular device interacts with
different other hardware.
examples of Firmware: -
- Computer Peripherals
- UEFI BIOS
- Embedded Systems
III) Device Drivers
This type of software
controls particular hardware which is essentially attached to the system.
Different hardware devices which require a driver to connect to a system easily
consist of displays, printers, sound cards, hard disks, keyboard, and
mice.
examples of Device Drivers: -
- BIOS Driver
- Display Drivers
- ROM Drivers
- Printer Drivers
- USB Drivers
- Audio Drivers
- Card reader drivers
- Motherboard Drivers
III) Utility
This software is designed to assist in analyzing, as well as
optimizing, along with configuring and maintaining a given computer system. It
provides support to the computer infrastructure. Software like disk cleanup and
management tools, anti-viruses, defragmenters, compression tools etc. are all
utility software.
examples of Utility: -
- Windows File Explorer
- McAfee Antivirus
- C Cleaner
- WinRAR
- Razer Cortex
- WinZip
- Directory Opus
2. Application Software
They are also popularly known as end-user
programs or even productivity programs which assist the user in completing
various tasks like conducting online research, making notes, designing
graphics, maintaining accounts, carrying out calculations or even playing
computer games. They essentially lie above the system software. They are
actually used by the end-user as well as have specific functionality or tasks
which they are designed to perform. This software is often developed
through custom software development, based on the requirements of the
users. There is a variety of application software
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Types of Application Software: -
I) Multimedia Software
is a software which is used to play and create as well as record
images, audio or even video files. This software is utilized for animation,
video editing, graphics as well as image editing. Due to the high demand for
such software, every software product development company has vast
avenues in developing them.
examples of multimedia Software:-
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Photoshop
- Pinnacle Studio
- Windows Media Player
- Picasa
- VLC Media Player
- Movie Maker
II) Database Software
Database software is used to create as well as manage a database
and also known as Database Management System DBMS.
examples of database Software:
·
FileMaker
·
dBase Clipper
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MySQL FoxPro
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Oracle
·
BM DB2
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Altibase
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Microsoft SQL Server
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SAP Sybase ASE
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Teradata
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ADABAS
III) Web Browsers
·
Web browser is used to utilized to browse the
internet. Web browsers assist the users in locating as well as retrieving data
well across the web.
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examples of Web Browsers:-
- · Google Chrome
- · Safari
- · Internet Explorer
- · Opera
- UC Browser
Basic Questions And Answers Of computer software
11 1) What is software?
2) Explain the concept of Software in brief
3) what are the types of software?
4) what is system software?
5) what is application software?
6) what are the types of system software?
7) list different types of operating systems
8) explain different type of application
software ‘
9) what is web browser? give examples
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