Software
•A.k.a program•A
set of step-by-step instructions that directs thecomputer to do the required tasks and produce thedesired result
•3 types of software
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Operating system
Manages the computer hardware for other computer programs
Interacts directly with the computer
E.g. Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OSX
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Utility software
Assist operating system in file management tasks
E.g. anti-virus software, disk-scan and editors
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Application Software
E.g. text processors, spreadsheets, graphic software, databasemanagement software, etc.
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