Types of Software
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System Software
- Manages computer operation
- Examples: operating systems and utility programs
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Application Software
- Designed for end-users
- Examples: word processors and web browsers
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Programming Software
- Aids in writing computer programs
- Examples: compilers and debuggers
FAQs Related to Software Types
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Examples of Application Software
- Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Spotify, Zoom
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What is System Software?
- Manages hardware resources and provides a platform for applications
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Examples of System Software
- Operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux, device drivers, firmware
Application Software Overview
- Main Categories
- General software: word processors, web browsers
- Customized software: designed for specific organizations like railway reservation systems
Why Software is Essential
- Drives innovation, efficiency, automation, connectivity, security
Open-Source vs Proprietary Software
- Open-source: source code available for inspection, modification, enhancement
- Proprietary: source code usually hidden from users
Examples and Types of Software
- Application software: Microsoft Office
- System software: operating systems
- Programming software: code editors, compilers
- Customized software: invoice systems
- Utility software: antivirus, disk cleaning
Programming Software
- Tools simplifying the process of writing programs
- Examples: Code Editors, Compilers, Debuggers, IDEs
Utility Software
- Supports computer infrastructure by analyzing, configuring, maintaining systems
- Examples: antivirus, disk defragmenters, registry cleaners
Operating Systems
- Manage hardware and software resources, interface between hardware and users
- Examples: operating systems, device drivers, utility programs
Software Benefits
- Efficiency, automation, connectivity, innovation, security
Major System Software
- Operating Systems
- Manages computer operation, extends processing functionalities
- Manages computer resources, services for applications
System Software Overview
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Core Functions
- Manages CPU, memory, storage
- Creates user interfaces
- Executes applications
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Main Functions
- Resource, job, memory management
- Detecting errors
- Coordinating software, extending hardware capabilities