LIVING IN THE IT ERA

WHAT IS
SOFTWARE?
A look at the computer software by
BSABE-2 GROUP 3
Agenda
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED IN
THIS PRESENTATION

What is Software?
Categories of Software
Basic functions and features of Operating
Systems
Different kinds of Operating System
What is Application software?
Software - is any set of
instructions that tells the
hardware what to do. It
is what guides the
hardware and tells it how
to accomplish each task.
It is the opposite of hardware, which
describes the physical aspects of a computer.
Software is the programs that run on a
computer in order for you to use it.
The two main categories of
software are application software
and system software.

An application is software that

fulfills a specific need or performs
tasks.

System software is designed to

run a computer's hardware and
provides a platform for
applications to run on top of.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
System software is used by the computer for
tasks that help the computer work.
Includes the operating system and all the
utilities that enable the computer to
function.
System software coordinates the activities
and functions of the hardware and software.
OPERATING SYSTEM
An operating system (OS) is software that
starts up a computer and keeps it running
and responding to your commands
Runs applications
Creates and maintains the user interface
that you see onscreen
Controls and manages the file storage
system
Communicates with the hardware, giving it
instructions to accomplish the tasks you
request, such as printing your work.
 Basic functions
and features of
Operating Systems

An operating system has three

main functions: (1) manage the
computer's resources, such as the
central processing unit, memory,
disk drives, and printers, (2)
establish a user interface, and (3)
execute and provide services for
applications software.
 What are two main
functions of a basic
operating system?
The two main functions of an
operating system are to interact
with the hardware and to interact
with the user.
 Examples of
Operating System:

MICROSOFT WINDOWS MACOS LINUX ANDROID OS

 Examples of
Operating System:

MACOS LINUX ANDROID OS IOS

 Microsoft
Windows

Microsoft Windows, also called

Windows and Windows OS, computer
operating system (OS) developed
by Microsoft Corporation to run
personal computers (PCs).
 Microsoft
Windows

Windows operating system is a

computer program that manages all
computer resources and provides
services to applications that run
on top of it. This operating
system was developed by Microsoft
and released in 1985 under the
name Windows 1.0.).
 The Macintosh
Operating System (Mac
OS)

The Macintosh Operating System (Mac

OS) is an operating system (OS)
designed by Apple Inc. to be
installed and operated on the Apple
Macintosh series of computers.
Introduced in 1984, it is a
graphical user interface (GUI) based
OS that has since been released as
multiple different versions.
 LINUX

Linux is an operating system. In

fact, one of the most popular
platforms on the planet,
Android, is powered by the Linux
operating system.
 LINUX

Linux is open source software.

The code used to create Linux is
free and available to the public
to view, edit, and—for users
with the appropriate skills—to
contribute to.
 LINUX

This means that Linux is

incredibly customizable, because
not just applications, such as
word processors and web
browsers, can be swapped out.
Linux users also can choose core
components, such as which system
displays graphics, and other
user-interface components.
 Android OS

Android is an open source and

Linuxbased Operating System for
mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablet
computers. Android was developed
by the Open Handset Alliance,
led by Google, and other
companies.
 Android OS

Android offers a unified

approach to application
development for mobile devices
which means developers need only
develop for Android, and their
applications should be able to
run on different devices powered
by Android.
 iOS

iOS is one of the most popular

mobile operating system
developed and created by Apple
Inc.
An iOS device is an electronic
gadget that runs on iOS. Apple
iOS devices include: iPad, iPod
Touch and iPhone.
 iOS

iOS is the 2nd most popular

mobile OS after Android. Over
the years, Android and iOS
devices have been competing so
much for a higher market share.
APPLICATIONS
SOFTWARE
 APPLICATION SOFTWARE

- includes programs that do real work for

users. For example, word processors,
spreadsheets, and database management
systems. Application software helps you
carry out tasks such as sending an email,
getting you street-by-street driving
directions, editing a photo, or writing a
report
 examples of Application software

Word
Graphics
Processor

Utilities Games

Google Chrome VLC Media Player

MS Office Excel

PowerPoint Adobe PhotoShop

What is the difference
between System Software
and Application Software?
 It acts as a platform and Performs primary functions
runs in the background. of process management,
memory management, task
scheduling, hardware
System software is pre-installed. installation.

System software can run System software is

independently. mandatory for the system
to function.

SYSTEM SOFTWARE
 User interacts with the
application software.
Application software is third-party
Runs in the foreground and
software that can be downloaded and
performs tasks based on
installed according to the user’s
user’s requests.
needs.

Application software cannot run Application software is not

independently and needs the mandatory for the system
system software’s presence. to function.

APPLICATION SOFTWARE
 Application Software can be broadly
classified into:

1. GENERAL APPLICATION

2. BUSINESS APPLICATION

3. CUSTOM DEVELOPED
APPLICATION

TYPES OF
APPLICATION SYSTEM
GENERAL APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
General Application Software is
designed to perform a wide
range of fundamental functions
that a user needs to perform on a
system.

Some commonly used

application software inlclude:
word processing software,
spreadsheet software, web
browsers, multimedia software.
 BUSINESS
APPLICATION

Business application software is a type of

application software designed to fulfill
specific business functions and
operations.
 BUSINESS
APPLICATION

These plications are presumed to

improve the accuracy and efficiency of
operations along with boosting the
productivity and profitability of a
business.
 BUSINESS
APPLICATION

Some of the application software commonly

used by businesses are: Customer
Relationship Management , Enterprise
Resource Planning , Project Management,
Business Process Management, Database
CUSTOM
DEVELOPED
APPLICATION
A custom-developed application
software (bespoke or tailor-made
software) is solely built for some
specific organization or user based on
their business requirements.

Custom software development in

the web and mobile application
industry has taken center stage-
primarily for its flexibility and
productivity
CUSTOM
DEVELOPED
APPLICATION
it can perform your desired
functionality and be designed and
developed entirely based on user or
organizational needs. While pre-
built applications are suitable for
limited functionality custom
software applications ensure the
organization gets everything they
want within on application.
 CUSTOM
DEVELOPED
APPLICATION

Therefore custom software

development includes:
FREEWARE, SHAREWARE,
OPEN SOURCE, CLOSED
SOURCE
Thank You
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