Content List:

1. What is Software
2. Types of Software
3. System Software
4. Utility software
5. Application Software

Software
What is Software?
Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute
specific tasks.
Some well-known computer software examples:
• Operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS etc.
• Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
• Internet Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, and Safari etc.
Software is a generic term for applications, scripts, and programs that run on a device.
It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer.

Types of Software
⮚ System Software
⮚ Utility software
⮚ Application Software

Example:
System
Software
System software is
a type of
computer
program that is
designed to run a
computer's
hardware and
application
programs.
 • If we think of the computer system as a layered model, the system software is the
interface between the hardware and user applications.

Examples of System Software

1. Windows 5. Android.
2. Mac OS 6. iOS
3. Chrome OS 7. Blackberry
4. Ubuntu 8. PlayStation

Utility Software
Utility Software performs certain tasks like virus detection, installation, and uninstallation, data
backup, deletion of unwanted files, etc.

Examples of System Software

1. Antivirus software 2. File management tools
3. Compression tools 4. Disk management tools
 Application Software
Application Software is a type of computer program that performs specific functions.
Application Software is also known as end-user software or productivity software.
• These specific functions performed by application software, can be personal, business as
well as educational.
Examples of Application Software

Content List:
⮚ Internet
⮚ Browser
⮚ Search Engine
⮚ Social Media Platforms
⮚ Online Messaging Apps
⮚ E-commerce Platforms
⮚ Video Streaming Services
⮚ Some Short Forms

Internet
▪ The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices.
▪ It Enables information sharing, communication and collaboration worldwide.

Some Short Forms

▪ www: World Wide Web, collection of hypertext documents.

▪ http: Hypertext Transfer Protocol, data transmission protocol.

▪ https: Secure version of HTTP for encrypted communication.

▪ web: Graphical interface for browsing web content.

Browser
▪ A web browser is a software application used to access and navigate the World Wide Web
(WWW).

▪ It allows users to view websites, interact with web content, and perform various online
activities.

▪ Examples: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera.

Search Engine
▪ A search engine is a web application that helps users find information on the internet by
indexing and organizing vast amounts of web content.

▪ Examples: Google, Bing, Yahoo, Duck Duck Go are popular search engines.

Social Media Platforms

▪ Social media platforms are online applications that allow users to create, share, and interact
with content and other users.

▪ Users can share text, images, videos, and links, as well as engage in discussions, form
communities, and follow their interests.
▪ Examples: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok.

Online Messaging Apps

▪ Online messaging applications enable real-time communication between individuals and
groups.

▪ These apps offers features like texting, multimedia sharing, voice and video calling, group
chats, and more

▪ Examples: WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram etc.

E-commerce Platforms
• E-commerce platforms are websites or applications for buying and selling products and
services online.
• Examples: Daraz, Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Alibaba etc.
Video Streaming Services
• Video streaming services allow users to watch and enjoy video content over the internet.
• Offers movies, TV shows, documentaries, original content.
• Examples: Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video