SOFTWARE The set of instructions (also called a program) that guides the hardware to operate effectively. Software is split into two main types: System Software and Application software.
TYPES OF SOFTWARE System Software It is responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system Application Software It is used to accomplish specific tasks other than just running the computer system
System Software Microsoft Windows 2. Linux 3. Unix 4. Mac OSX 5. DOS Application Software Microsoft Office 2. Google Chrome 3.Adobephotoshop 4. MySQL 5. Sony Vegas
Examples of system software
Interaction System Software Generally, users do not interact with system software as it works in the background. Application Software Users always interact with application software while doing different activities.
Examples of application software
Dependency System Software System software can run independently of the application software. Application Software Application software cannot run without the presence of the system software .
Programs are designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related tasks. Examples of application software programs are as follows: Word processing software - Creates, edits, saves, and prints documents. Examples: MS Word, WordPerfect, Ami Pro, MacWrite.
2. Spreadsheet software - An electronic spreadsheet consisting of rows and columns are used to present and analyze data. Examples: MS Excel, Lotus 123, Quattro Pro.
3. Database management software - Used to structure a database, a large collection of computer programs. Data is organized as fields and records for easy retrieval. Examples: MS Access, dBase, FoxPro, Oracle
4. Graphic software - Graphics programs display results of data manipulation for easier analysis and presentation. Examples: Macromedia Flash, Harvard Graphics, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop
OTHER APPLICATION SOFTWARE Instagram is a free photo and video sharing app available on iPhone and Android. People can upload photos or videos to our service and share them with their followers or with a select group of friends. They can also view, comment and like posts shared by their friends on Instagram. Snapchat was initially focused on private, person-to-person photo sharing, but you can now use it for a range of asks, including sending videos, live video chatting , messaging, creating caricature-like Bitmoji avatars , and sharing a chronological “story” that’s broadcasted to all your followers.
YouTube is a free video sharing website that makes it easy to watch online videos. You can even create and upload your own videos to share with others. Facebook is a social networking site that makes it easy for you to connect and share with family and friends online Google Chrome browser is an open source program for accessing the World Wide Web and running Web-based applications.