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What is a software? Different types of software?

What is a Software?
Software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device.
A software instructions that tell a computer what to do. Software comprises the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system.
Definition:- Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer. 
Applications, scripts, programs and a set of instructions are all terms often used to describe software.
Some example of software are:- Windows, Linux,Web browser,Ms office,Google drive,Asana etc.

 The common types of software are as follow
  • Application software.
  • System software. 
  • Driver software. 
  • Middleware. 
  • Programming software
  • Open source software 
In our computer system there are mainly 3 types of software and rest are the sub-softwares are as follow:-
1. Applications software
2. System software
3. Utility software 
Let's discuss these softwares in detail

What is Application software ?
Application software which is also refer as application program is in software that performs a specific task or a specific function.
When a user interacts directly with a piece of software, it is called application software.
Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as popular web browsers like Firefox and Google Chrome, are examples of application software.
The "app" term usually refers to applications for mobile devices such as phones.

Application software designed to achieve a certain set of tasks. It is composed in a high-level language like Java, C++,.Net, or PHP.
The objective of the application software is to achieve or perform a certain task.
Examples of application software:- Google Chrome, Microsoft office, Microsoft Excel, Presentation programs etc.

Function of application software
Functions can be depend on the users requirements. Some of the example are...
➡️Accounting, payroll, and finance                         management 
➡️Project management
➡️Resource (ERP and CRM system) and
➡️HR management
➡️Software for healthcare
      management
➡️Business project management

Types of application software
1.Web browsers
2.Presentation software
3.Spreadsheet software
4.Graphic software
5.Word processors
6.Database software
7.Multimedia software
8.Education software
9.Information software
10.Content access software
What is System software ?
The term system software is design in such a way that it control and work with computer hardwares.
With the help of system software the operation of a computer becomes more fast, effective, and secure. 
Example: Operating system, programming language, Communication software, etc.
It is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer's hardware and application programs. And acts as a platform for other software to work, such as antivirus software, OS, compiler, disk formatting software, etc. 
Some of the special features of system software are as follows:-
1.It is smaller in size.
2.System Software is difficult to understand.
3.It is usually written in a low-level language.
4.It is very difficult to design system software.
5.System software is responsible to directly        connect the computer with hardware that          enables the computer to run.
6.Difficulties in manipulation.
Types of system software 
1.Operating System
2.Programming Language Translators
3.Device Drivers
4.Firmware Software
5.Utility Software

What is Utility software?
It is a type of software that designed ,analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.
These software may come along with OS like windows defender, windows disk cleanup tool. 
Antivirus, backup software, file manager, disk compression tool all are utility software. 
In other words Utility-program definition means, Utility programs also assists with the management of computer functions, resources and files.
It assists the Operating System to manage, organize, maintain, and optimize the functioning of the computer system.
Utility Software performs certain tasks like virus detection, installation, and uninstallation, data backup, deletion of unwanted files, etc.

Types of Utility software
 1. Antivirus
 2. File Management System
 3. Compression Tools
4. Disk Management Tools
5. Disk Cleanup Tool
6. Disk Defragmenter
7. Backup Utility



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