COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Introduction to Computer Software

Definition Of Software

Software is also called a computer program.

It consists of a series of instructions that
tells the hardware of a computer what to do or
how to do it.

For example , some instruction direct the

computer to allow you to input data from a
keyboard and store it in the memory.
Other instructions cause data stored in memory
to be used in calculations.
Usage Of Software

Software is used so that you can interact with

the program through its user interface.

This user interface controls how you enter data,

instructions and how information is displayed
on the screen.
Types Of Software

There are two types of software

Types Of Software

System Software is used to control and manage computer

devices and operations.

It consists of :

o Operating System
A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the
computer hardware devices

o Utility Programme
A type of system software that allows a user to perform
maintenancetype tasks
Types Of Software

Figure 1 show the some examples of system software

Types Of Software

Application software are all programs that

perform specific tasks for users, which
include word processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation , e-Mail and Web
browser software.

Examples of application software are

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook
Express and Internet Explorer.
Types Of Software